West Africa

Security: U.S. begins counter-terrorism training in Africa

Security: U.S. begins counter-terrorism training in Africa

The United States’ annual counterterrorism training program for African forces began Sunday in Ivory Coast, as Islamist fighters control large areas and coups increase, Reuters reports. The training program, known as Flintlock, will bring together more than 400 soldiers from across West Africa. Central to this year’s training is coordination …

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Mali: Emmanuel Macron threatens against immediate withdrawal of French troops

Mali: Emmanuel Macron threatens against immediate withdrawal of French troops

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday rejected Malian government’s demand to withdraw French troops from the country “without delay” and warned against any threat to their security. “We have announced the re-articulation of the system and it will be applied in good order to ensure the security of the United …

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Burkina Faso: coup leader to be sworn in as President

Burkina Faso: coup leader to be sworn in as President

Burkina Faso’s coup leader Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba is ready to be sworn in as the country’s president, just over two weeks after the overthrow of President Roch Kaboré. Last week, the Constitutional Council, after taking note of Mr. Kaboré’s resignation, declared Mr. Damiba president of Burkina Faso. State television says …

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