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DRC Takes Rwanda To East African Court Over Alleged Violations
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) vowed to sue Rwanda at the East African Court of Justice in Arusha on September 26.
The DRC accuses Rwanda of violating its sovereignty, committing atrocities against civilians, and breaking…
Russian Fighters To Leave Burkina Faso For Ukraine
Russia is withdrawing 100 of its paramilitary officers from Burkina Faso to help in the war in Ukraine.
They are part of about 300 soldiers from the Bear Brigade - a Russian private military company - who arrived in the West African…
Troops of MNJTF Nab Terrorist’s Logistics Supplier
Nokai Origin, Abuja
Troops of the Multi-National Joint Task Force ( MNJTF) in the Lake Chad Region have nabbed 2 key operatives of Boko Haram and ISWAP Terrorists .
The operatives specialized in supplying illicit drugs and materials…
Egypt Sends Military Aid To Somalia Following Security Deal
Egypt delivered its first military aid to Somalia in more than four decades on Tuesday, three diplomatic and Somali government sources said, a move likely to deepen strains between the two countries and Ethiopia.
Egypt and Somalia have…
Tunisian Court Approves Znaidi’s Candidacy for Presidential Race
The Tunisian Administrative Court upheld on Thursday an appeal by prominent candidate Mondher Znaidi, thereby allowing him to return for the presidential race expected on Oct. 6, a judicial official told Newman, in the second such ruling…
Zimbabwe Set To Deport Ugandan Tourist Found With Sex Toy
A Ugandan tourist who spent 24 days in a Zimbabwean prison for possessing a sex toy has been acquitted and is now set to be deported.
Tom Ssekamwa, 24, was taken into custody on August 2 in Masvingo, a city located 292km south of Harare,…
Spain To Launch New Strategy For Its Relations With Africa
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Wednesday that Spain will launch a new strategy for its relations with Africa in the coming weeks, with West Africa and the Sahel being considered priority regions. He did not provide further…
SA Billionaire Overtakes Dangote As Africa’s Richest Man
South African billionaire Johann Rupert has overtaken Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote as Africa’s richest person, according to the latest data from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Mr Rupert controls Richemont, one of the world's…
Kenyan Police Officers In Haiti Face Pay Delays
Two months after Kenyan police officers landed in Haiti, they are yet to receive their deployment allowances.
The Nation, a leading Kenyan newspaper, reported that families of the officers were unable to take their children to school due…
Nigeria, Egypt Sign Defence Cooperation Agreement
In a significant move to enhance defence industry collaboration, Nigeria and Egypt have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen ties between the two nations.
According to a statement by Nigeria’s Ministry of Defence…