Source link A UNSC committee has drawn attention to the escalating violence in Sudan and called for compliance with an arms embargo The UN Security Council Committee on Sudan said Tuesday that targeted sanctions could be imposed on those violating international humanitarian law in the country. South Korean Ambassador Joonkook Hwang, who chairs the committee, […]
Source link A military presence in Niger is vital for combating extremist violence and threats to US interests in the Sahel, the Pentagon says Washington has not received a formal notice from Niger’s military government for the withdrawal of US military personnel and civilian contractors from the Sahel nation, Pentagon official Celeste Wallander has said. […]
Source link The temporary measure will help save money as Africa’s most populous nation grapples with an economic downturn Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has suspended all publicly-funded international travel for government officials as part of efforts to scale down administrative spending amid an escalating cost of living crisis. The measure goes into effect on April […]
Source link Moscow and Addis Ababa have signed a memorandum of advisory assistance on medical personnel training Russia has launched a pilot social project in Ethiopia involving the construction of approximately 2,000 health posts, as well as training for specialists. On March 20, the Russian “Heroes” Charitable Foundation for Medical Staff Assistance, Ethiopian Bonga University, […]
Source link Trade, energy, security and more – Russia and African countries have multiple avenues for cooperation and a long journey ahead In June 2023, a delegation of seven African leaders traveled to St. Petersburg on a self-styled “peace mission” where they met President Vladmir Putin in an effort to explore possibilities for mediating in […]
Source link Moscow is nevertheless not in competition with other top oil-producing and exporting nations, the foreign minister says Moscow has increased exports of petroleum products to African countries in recent years, despite Western sanctions, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said. Lavrov made the statement in an interview for a documentary project on oil […]
Source link A nationwide strike by Kenyan doctors has entered its second week, as medical services across the country continue to be affected. Unions have accused the government of failing to fulfil promises made in a collective agreement signed in 2017. Around 4,000 doctors are participating in the strike, according to the Kenya Medical Practitioners […]
Source link Customers who withdrew more than they own during a weekend system flaw will face prosecution, Ethiopia’s commercial bank has warned A banking system glitch in Ethiopia over the weekend allowed customers to withdraw more than they had in their accounts, with the East African nation’s largest bank reportedly scrambling to recover more than […]
Source link The heads of Burkina Faso, Mali, Congo, and Libya have congratulated the Russian president on winning another term A number of African leaders have congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin on his reelection for a fifth term, expressing confidence that the outcome of last week’s vote will help to further strengthen ties between Moscow […]
Source link The delivery marks the fifth time Uralchem Group has donated agriculture supplies to the continent Over 23,000 metric tons of free Russian potash and NPKS fertilizer has arrived in Zimbabwe, the press service for Uralchem Group reported on Wednesday. The shipment is Uralchem’s fifth humanitarian delivery to support productive and sustainable farming in […]
Source link Libya says outlawed groups attacked the crossing with Tunisia in Ras Jedir on Monday to disrupt security operations Armed clashes between government forces and militants have prompted the closure of the Ras Jedir border crossing between Libya and Tunisia, the authorities of the two North African nations have announced. In a statement on […]
Source link Morocco has requested over 600 missiles thought to be in short supply due to the Ukraine conflict The US has given a green light to the possible sale of Javelin anti-tank missiles valued at $260 million to Morocco, the Pentagon said on Tuesday. Washington has previously struggled to replenish its supply of the […]
Source link Cairo says Washington’s expression of opposition to the Jewish state’s plans for an operation in Rafah is not enough Washington must explain to Israel what the consequences would be of a ground incursion into Rafah, the southern Gaza city currently hosting more than a million displaced Palestinians, Egypt’s foreign minister, Sameh Shoukry, said […]
Source link Somaliland will apply to the International Court of Justice with a request for sovereignty The government of Somaliland is set to appeal to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in a bid to be granted sovereignty, local media reported on Sunday. Lawyers have compiled a case on behalf of the government and will […]
Source link Niger’s coup leaders have canceled a defense pact with Washington, citing a breach of diplomatic protocol A US delegation that traveled to Niger last week warned the new leadership of the West African nation about its potential relations with Russia and Iran, the Pentagon said on Monday. The statement followed an announcement by […]