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US warns of jihadists and Russian forces as Africa war games end
US warns of jihadists and Russian forces as Africa war games end
by  AFP

The United States' top general for Africa has warned of "violent extremism" and the threat of Russian mercenaries in the Sahel region, speaking as war games wrapped up in Morocco. "We are seeing the rise of violent extremism in Western Africa, predominantly in the Sahel region," said General Stephen J. Townsend, commander of the US Africa Command (AFRICOM).

Sudan protesters rally against coup leaders, day after nine killed
Sudan protesters rally against coup leaders, day after nine killed
by  AFP

Sudanese protesters rallied again Friday and security forces fired tear gas at them, a day after a mass demonstration drawing tens of thousands was met with the deadliest violence so far this year. "Tens of thousands of Sudanese took to the street today to demand democracy.

UK PM back in crisis mode after foreign tour
UK PM back in crisis mode after foreign tour
by  AFP

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson returned Friday from an overseas tour to face multiple crises, including the latest resignation of a senior Conservative from his scandal-hit government. It leaves Johnson with another post to fill in his senior ranks after the Conservatives' chairman quit in response to two bruising by-election defeats, including the one in Parish's seat.

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