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France ends operations in the Sahel
France announces an end to its military engagements against jihadists in the Sahel region
Ethiopia special: After warring sides agree truce, what next?
What are the prospects for lasting peace in Ethiopia’s Tigray region?
More tensions between the DRC and Rwanda
The DRC and Rwanda trade accusations over support for rebel groups
Scores dead in Somalia after attacks
Over a hundred people are killed in Somalia after attacks blamed on Al-Shabab militants
Various security alerts issued for Nigeria and South Africa
The US authorities issue security alerts for Nigeria and South Africa
50,000 civilians to help Burkina Faso fight Islamist militants
Burkina Faso embarks on a massive recruitment of civilians in the fight against militants
Protesters clash with police in Chad
Clashes in Chad between police and protesters
UN calls for action on South Sudan
UN Commission on Human Rights demands action to end suffering in South Sudan
Ethiopian forces capture Shire in northern Tigray
Fears for civilians in Shire after prolonged heavy fighting leading to its capture
Africa and the global financial crisis
We hear from the IMF on how Africa can deal with the global financial crisis