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US trains West African militaries as jihadi threat spreads

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The U.S. military has launched its annual military training exercise aimed at helping armies contain the jihadi threat. Soldiers from several African countries are being trained in counter-insurgency tactics. The two-week event is taking place amid growing anti-French sentiment in West Africa. Mali and Burkina Faso have ended their military cooperation with France.

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US trains West African militaries as jihadi threat spreads

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — As extremist violence in West Africa’s Sahel region spreads south toward coastal states, the United States military has launched its annual military training exercise aimed at helping armies contain the jihadi threat.

1 year ago·United States

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US trains West African militaries as jihadi threat spreads

As extremist violence in West Africa’s Sahel region spreads south toward coastal states, the United States military has launched its annual military training exercise which will help armies contain the jihadi threat

1 year ago·United States

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US trains West African militaries as jihadi threat spreads

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US trains West African militaries as jihadi threat spreads

By SAM MEDNICK Associated Press DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — As extremist violence in West Africa’s Sahel region spreads south toward coastal states, the United States military has launched its annual military training exercise which will help armies contain the jihadi threat. Soldiers from several African countries are being trained in counter-insurgency tactics as part of the annual U.S.-led exercise known as Flintlock, that began this week. Some 1,3…

1 year ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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Winnipeg Free Press

US trains West African militaries as jihadi threat spreads

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National Post

US trains West African militaries as jihadi threat spreads

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) -- As extremist violence in West Africa's Sahel region spreads south toward coastal states, the United States military has launched its annual military training exercise aimed at helping armies contain the jihadi threat.

1 year ago·Canada

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