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South Sudan army barrack ambushed by village cowboys. Base commander captured.
The Thiik community has been accusing the SSPDF soldiers of fueling attacks between them and their nemesis the Akok community by supporting the latter.
Seven dead as Floods submerge homes in South Sudan, due to repeated Airstrikes
Local leaders and humanitarian organizations are sounding the alarm. “The people of Fangak are caught between violence and nature’s wrath,” said Biel Boutros Biel, Fangak County Commissioner.
Burkina Faso gets 106 million euros from Islamic Trade Finance to boost its textile industry
The corporation, which is the trade finance arm of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, has reached an agreement with Société Burkinabè des Fibers Textiles (SOFITEX) as the executing agency.
Tripoli clashes drive mass evacuation of foreigners from Libya
Countries worldwide are rushing to evacuate their citizens from Tripoli after violent clashes between rival Libyan factions continue to escalate on a daily basis.
The Italian Job: Rome gears towards cooperating with Africa through Mattei Plan
Under the Mattei Plan for Africa, Italy aims to foster economic and strategic partnerships with African nations and institutions
Rebels cut down taxes and tariffs in Eastern DR Congo
The new transport and road authorities of Goma and Bukavu have since reduced the road exit tax by 33 percent another burden to motorists
University scholars are being arrested in South Sudan
The arrests come at the time when there are escalating tensions between academics and local administration, with ambiguity surrounding the true motives behind the arrests.
Is President Salva Kiir Dead? South Sudan Government refutes ‘malicious’ rumors
The Sudanese Ministry is therefore affirming that President Salva Kiir is in good health and continues to carry out his constitutional duties without any hindrances
Over 50 people feared dead in Libya clashes. Misrata issues statement
The statement voiced full support for the Ministry of Defense’s ongoing operations in Abu Salim district in Tripoli to eliminate centers of crime and corruption, warning that any obstruction will be treated as a hostile act against the state.
Advanced Drones used to bomb and kill people in Sudan were deployed by a ‘powerful nation!’
The evidence was based on documents from among other sources, the Amnesty International; France 24 media network; the United Nations (UN) expert panel’s Resolution 1591 and the official statements from the United States (US) Congress