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Coverage of foreign fighters in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 15 · 17:30 UTCMost recent: Jul 21 · 20:16 UTC
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Macky Sallperson1Bassirou Diomaye Fayeperson1Senegalplace1UN Secretary-Generalposition1Maliplace1Nigeriaplace1Jihadiststopic1Austin Doctorperson1Sub-Saharan Africaplace1Islamist extremist groupstopic1African Union Mission in Somaliaorganization1
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  • WORLDJul 21 · 20:16 UTCFRANCE 24
    Senegal u-turns to back ex-president Sall to lead UN

    A deadly ambush in northern Mali killed at least 50 soldiers. Nigeria faces a new challenge as foreign fighters join jihadist groups. Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is supporting former President Macky Sall's bid for UN Secretary-General.

  • SECURITYJul 15 · 17:30 UTCWAR ON THE ROCKS
    One Size Doesn’t Fit All: The Many Faces of Africa’s Foreign Fighters

    Austin Doctor predicted an influx of foreign fighters aiding Islamist extremist groups in Sub-Saharan Africa. Six years later, the article revisits the forecast to assess its accuracy and current status.