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The report said that ISIS is struggling financially in Afghanistan, where it has resorted to extortion of the local population and has had to stop paying its fighters at times. (Photo: Representational Image)

ISIS claims attack in Egypt's Sinai that killed 23 soldiers

The coordinated attack suggested the Sinai-based militants are among the region's most resilient.

8 July 2017 3:47 PM IST

The Kolar fields, located about 65 km (40 miles) northeast of the technology hub of Bengaluru, are among the worlds deepest gold mines. (Representational Image/Pixabay)

17 declared dead in Ghana goldmine collapse: lawmaker

Government and local officials decided to stop the rescue in agreement with the families, the lawmaker said.

6 July 2017 7:55 PM IST

The accident occurred on Tuesday around 10 km outside the town of Bambari, around 300 km northeast of the capital Bangui (File Photo)

At least 78 killed in truck accident in Central African Republic

Decades of neglect have left the landlocked country's road system in ruins and safety regulations are rarely enforced.

6 July 2017 9:25 AM IST

The attack happened on Sunday at the village of Ngalewa, near the border with Nigeria

Niger jihadists kidnap 37 women, slit throats of 9 villagers

The governor Diffa region said the village had been singled out because it was known for its resistance to the...

4 July 2017 5:55 PM IST

W Africa: Al-Qaeda-linked group releases video of captives before French Prez visit

W Africa: Al-Qaeda-linked group releases video of captives before...

The narrator of the video, one of the hostages, says she hopes that French President Emmanuel Macron will come to her...

3 July 2017 1:38 PM IST

Clashes towards the end of last month left around 100 people dead in the central town of Bria. (Photo: Representational/AFP)

At least 15 killed in fresh Central Africa clashes: source

Seleka rebels briefly seized power in March 2013 and deposed the Christian President Francois Bozize.

3 July 2017 8:36 AM IST

French President Emmanuel Macron (Photo: AP)

Macron in Mali for diplomatic push on Sahel anti-jihad force

France launched an intervention to chase out jihadists linked to Al-Qaeda who had overtaken key northern cities in Mali...

2 July 2017 11:15 AM IST

Battling between armed groups in the Bria area from May 15 to 18 left five people dead. (Photo: Representational/AFP)

At least 40 killed in Central Africa day after ceasefire agreed: aid...

Under the agreement, armed groups were granted political representation in exchange for an end to attacks and blockades.

21 Jun 2017 10:51 AM IST

At least 14 people have been killed in a suicide car bombing in the capital of southern Helmand province. (Photo: Representational)

Car bomb in Somalia capital kills at least 15 people: police

The al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab extremist group has claimed responsibility for the attack via its Shahada News Agency.

20 Jun 2017 5:20 PM IST

5 dead in Mali resort attack; al-Qaeda-linked group claims...

The Jamaat Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimeen, said the attackers were from the Fula ethnic group and battled for many hours'...

20 Jun 2017 8:43 AM IST

Suspected jihadists attacked the hotel resort Sunday in Malis capital, taking hostages at a spot popular with foreigners on the weekends. (Photo: AP)

Mali resort attack: 4 jihadist' suspects dead, 5 in custody

A minister said that 36 hostages were freed after the incident at the Kangaba Le Campement resort on Sunday, most of...

19 Jun 2017 6:04 PM IST

NEMA northeast region spokesman Abdulkadir Ibrahim said two female suicide bombers tried to get into the camp but were thwarted by security personnel. (Photo: AP/Representational)

16 dead in suicide bombing in northeast Nigeria: emergency services

Earlier tolls given by local people said 12 or 13 people had been killed but an official said 3 injured died in the...

19 Jun 2017 4:56 PM IST