Burkina Faso: dozens of soldiers, civilians killed in jihadist-hit north

At least 28 people, including soldiers and civilians, have been killed in two separate attacks by rebel fighters in northern Burkina Faso, a regional governor and the army said in separate statements. The army said on Monday (30 January) that a combat unit in Falagountou, in the country’s north near its border with Niger, came […]

Somali gov’t, al-Shabab both claim success in their operations

Somali soldiers — backed by international partners and local clan militias — have killed upwards of 350 al-Shabab militants and wounded dozens more in different operations in the country’s south and central regions, the country’s government has said, a claim denied by the Islamist militant group. According to Somali officials, the Somali National Army carried […]

Morocco’s vaccine procurement cost rises to 7 billion dirhams

The cost of Morocco’s vaccine procurement rose to 7 billion dirhams ($77 million), finance ministry documents showed. The amount was funded by the special solidarity fund to which the treasury, companies and citizens amassed contributions that stood at 34 billion dirhams since 2020. Morocco has offered booster jabs for people who took the vaccine six […]