Insurgents made a major attack in Muidumbe district, Cabo Delgado this week.
They also reoccupied Bilibiza on Monday (6 April), and at a meeting told local people that Islamic practices would now be followed.
Monday, 6 April, 2020
Niger: 4 soldiers and 63 jihadists killed in clashes in the Tillaberi region
Four soldiers and 63 jihadists have been killed in fighting between Niger’s army and heavily armed extremists in the nation’s west, the government said Friday.
Extremists on motorcycles fought the army Thursday in the Tillaberi region near the border with Mali before being forced to flee, according to a defense ministry statement. The army was able to recover dozens of weapons and motorcycles, it said.
Saturday, 4 April, 2020
Sudan: Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army (SPLM-N/A) led by al-Hilu extends unilateral ceasefire for additional 3 months
The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army (SPLM-N/A) led by Abdel-Aziz al-Hilu has extended a unilateral cessation of hostilities for three months.
In a statement released on Tuesday, al-Hilu said they decided the 3-month extension to show their “goodwill towards a peaceful resolution of the Sudanese conflict, and in order to give the ongoing peace talks an opportunity for success,”
Monday, 30 March, 2020
Libya: Haftar commander killed in clashes with Government of National Accord (GNA) forces
A commander in the so-called Libyan National Army (LNA) loyal to General Khalifa Haftar was killed yesterday along with one of his aides in clashes with the Tripoli-based Government of National Accord (GNA) forces in Al-Washka, Sputnik has reported.
They were named by a military source as LNA commander Salem Driaq and Gaddafi Al-Sadai. Driaq was the commander of the Sirte operations room.
Sunday, 29 March, 2020
Nigeria: Killed by army at least 100 Boko Haram terrorists
At least 100 terrorists were killed in counter-terror operations against Boko Haram, officials said late Friday.
Military Training and Operations Chief Enobong Okon Udoh said the terrorists were killed in the offensive against Boko Haram in the province of Borno.
Friday, 27 March, 2020
Chad: Boko Haram jihadists attack kills nearly 100 Chadian troops
Boko Haram jihadists have killed nearly 100 Chadian soldiers in a seven-hour attack on an island army base, in their deadliest assault yet on the country’s armed forces.
President Idriss Deby told Chad television he travelled to the scene of the attack on Tuesday to pay tribute to the 92 dead soldiers, saying it was the first time so many troops had been lost.
Thursday, 26 March, 2020
Mozambique: Terrorist group Daesh claims responsibility for attacks in Mozambique and Afghanistan
The terrorist group Daesh has claimed responsibility for an attack in northern Mozambique close to the site of gas projects worth $60 billion.
On Monday, militants attacked the town of Mocimboa da Praia having occupied some locations, including an army barracks, before being expelled by security forces yesterday.