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Africa Endeavor 2017 communications conference starts in MalawiWashington (UPI) Aug 21, 2017 The Africa Endeavor 2017 defense communications and technology sharing conference sponsored by the Armed Forces of Malawi and U.S. Africa Command started Monday in Lilongwe, Malawi. The five-day symposium will feature presentations by international communications experts and will focus on sharing interagency communications strategy. The focus is on signals technology compatibility between U.S. AFRICOM and international defense bodies such as the African Union, NATO and United Nations pea ... read more |
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 Nigerian forces in 'unauthorised search' of UN camp Nigerian forces conducted an unauthorised dawn raid on the UN's main base in the country's conflict-torn northeast on Friday, the UN said, further inflaming tensions between the government and aid groups. ... more | .. |
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 Zimbabwe confirms clash between soldiers and police Zimbabwean security forces confirmed Friday that soldiers and police fought on the streets of Harare earlier this week, as nationwide tensions grow under 93-year-old President Robert Mugabe. ... more | .. |
 European support for Sahel 'mutually reinforcing': Germany French and German support for a regional Sahel force to battle jihadists will persuade other European nations of the benefits of backing the counter-terror measure, Germany's defence minister said Tuesday. ... more | .. |
 China opens first chamber of commerce in I.Coast China, Ivory Coast's third biggest trading partner, has opened its first chamber of commerce in the country, its embassy announced Monday in Abidjan. ... more | .. |
 Senegal ruling party coalition claims election landslide The ruling coalition of Senegal's President Macky Sall won a widely expected landslide in a legislative election, his prime minister said Monday, bolstering Sall's prospects for re-election in 2019. ... more |
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 Adama Barrow: how do you solve a problem like The Gambia? Six months ago, businessman and political novice Adama Barrow took power in Africa's smallest mainland country after delivering a stunning defeat against ex-leader Yahya Jammeh, who had ruled brutally for 22 years. ... more | .. |
 Mali broadcaster, govt critic, gets jail for 'incitement' A popular radio host in Mali has been jailed in his absence for 12 months for "inciting troops to disobedience", one of his lawyers announced on Thursday. ... more | .. |
 Two German UN peacekeepers killed in Mali helicopter crash Two German UN peacekeepers were killed Wednesday when their helicopter crashed as they were monitoring clashes in northern Mali, German and UN officials said. ... more | .. |
China warns Botswana over Dalai Lama visit Beijing issued a warning to Botswana Wednesday over its plans to host the Dalai Lama next month, asking the African nation to respect China's "core interests". ... more |
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 3 killed in north Mali clashes as UN condemns violence Clashes between armed groups killed three people in northeastern Mali on Thursday, a security source told AFP, as the United Nations condemned repeated ceasefire violations by the combatants. ... more | .. |
AU chair questions US stance on African peacekeeping The African Union's new chair Moussa Faki Mahamat on Wednesday questioned US commitment to fighting terrorism on the continent after it blocked efforts to get UN funding for an anti-jihadist force in the Sahel. ... more |
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 Gambian army 'hostile elements' working against government The head of a West African force maintaining security in The Gambia told AFP Friday that army officials loyal to veteran former leader Yahya Jammeh were plotting against the new government. ... more | .. |
I.Coast's Comoe park no longer endangered: UNESCO UNESCO said Tuesday that it had decided to remove Ivory Coast's Comoe National Park from its list of endangered world heritage sites after more than a decade of conservation efforts. ... more | .. |
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Clashes erupt in C. Africa a day after peace deal Fighting broke out Tuesday in the Central African Republic, with at least one person killed and scores wounded, dashing hopes for stability the day after the signing of a ceasefire deal. ... more |
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