Tag: Africa
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Israel Strikes Rafah Despite UN Court Ruling
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Israel Strikes Rafah despite UN Court’s halt order. Global leaders discuss Gaza war and humanitarian aid. In a stark demonstration of defiance, Israel bombed the Gaza Strip, including Rafah, a day after the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ordered it to halt military operations. This comes as global leaders convene…
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Kenya’s New Status: A Major Non-NATO Ally
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Kenya – In a historic move, United States President Joe Biden has named Kenya the first key non-NATO ally in sub-Saharan Africa. This designation marks a significant step in the longstanding partnership between the two nations, enhancing Kenya’s security cooperation with the U.S. and granting it access to more advanced…
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Can South Africa’s ICJ Appeal Stop Israel’s Gaza Operations?
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South Africa Appeals to ICJ to Halt Israel’s Gaza Operations Amid Escalating Conflict and Humanitarian Crisis As the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza continues to escalate, South Africa has taken a significant step on the international stage. On May 16, 2024, South Africa presented its arguments to the…
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Benin Bronzes Back Home: Germany Returns Looted Artefacts to Nigeria
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Benin Bronzes, treasures of immense cultural and historical value, were returned to Nigeria on December 20, 2022, marking a monumental step by Germany in addressing its colonial past. This significant event, held in Abuja, was attended by Germany’s Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, who acknowledged the wrongs of the past and…
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Undersea Cable Damage Disrupts Internet in East Africa
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Recent damage to undersea cables has disrupted internet services in several East African countries, including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. This marks the third widespread disruption in Africa’s internet connectivity since the beginning of the year, raising concerns about the continent’s network vulnerabilities. The damage affected two crucial submarine cables,…
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African Union Leaders Unite to Tackle Agricultural Crisis at Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit in Nairobi
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Heads of State and Government of the African Union recently convened in Nairobi, Kenya, for the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit, reaffirming their commitment to transforming agriculture on the continent. The summit, held from 7th to 9th May 2024, focused on the crucial need to increase fertilizer use and…
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Will Nigeria Aid the US in Combating Terrorism in the Sahel Region?
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Combating Terrorism:Amidst growing concerns, discussions are underway regarding the potential relocation of US and French military bases from the Sahel region to Nigeria. Northern leaders have voiced their apprehensions, urging President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly to carefully assess the implications of hosting these foreign military installations. The US…
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Sahel Shift: Africa Turns to Moscow for Security
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Sahel Shift: African nations, including Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Chad, are asserting independence from former colonial powers, notably France, and turning to Moscow for security partnerships. This shift reflects a broader trend towards self-reliance and sovereignty in shaping the region’s security landscape, amidst challenges and changes in counterterrorism efforts…