Day: February 15, 2024

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Two SANDF soldiers killed in DRC, 3 wounded

Two soldiers were killed and three more wounded at a South African National Defence Force (SANDF) camp in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). “A mortar bomb landed inside one of the South African military bases at about 1.30pm on Wednesday,” SANDF spokesperson Siphiwe Dlamini said. The SA troops are part of the Southern African...

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Deadly attack on Russian shopping centre near border

At least five people have been killed in an air attack on the Russian city of Belgorod, the region’s governor says. Eighteen others are said to have been wounded in the strike not far from the Ukrainian border. Videos circulating on social media showed several ambulances parked outside a heavily damaged shopping centre with shattered...

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Addis summit raises questions about AU’s muted stance on Ethiopia rifts

From Thursday, African leaders will gather in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, home of the African Union (AU), for the continental body’s annual summit. According to AU Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat, regional integration and “maintaining momentum in addressing issues of peace and security” is high on the agenda. But in an ironic twist, the...

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FAO uses radio to help Somali farmers boost production, deal with extreme weather conditions

MOGADISHU (Xinhua) — The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said Tuesday that it’s using radio in Somalia to help farmers increase production and deal with the extreme weather conditions. FAO said its radio training, which was launched at the height of the COVID-19 crisis as a way of dealing with the restrictions imposed...

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Addis summit raises questions about AU’s muted stance on Ethiopia rifts

From Thursday, African leaders will gather in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, home of the African Union (AU), for the continental body’s annual summit. According to AU Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat, regional integration and “maintaining momentum in addressing issues of peace and security” is high on the agenda. But in an ironic twist, the...

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Kenyan lawmakers and business owners contest Eastleigh raids, citing illegal powdered milk ban

A series of government-led raids targeting businesses in Nairobi’s Eastleigh neighbourhood has come under scrutiny, with local business owners and lawmakers challenging their legality. The operations, aimed at combating the trade of allegedly illegal goods such as powdered milk, have resulted in significant financial losses and raised concerns over the violation of national laws. Local...

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Airspace dispute escalates between Somalia and Somaliland

A recent incident involving Qatar Airways has reignited tensions between Mogadishu and Hargeisa, as conflicting directives from air traffic controllers in both regions have prompted formal safety complaints. On Wednesday, February 14th, the airline reported receiving contradictory instructions, highlighting the growing complexities of airspace management in the region. The Doha-Mogadishu via Djibouti flight, however, landed...