KHARTOUM The security situation in Sudan has deteriorated sharply in recent days, prompting many countries to evacuate their diplomats and citizens. A three-day nationwide ceasefire to facilitate humanitarian efforts and evacuations appears to be holding. After 48 hours of intense negotiations, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and its rival, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have… Continue reading Three-day ceasefire holding in Sudan as countries race to evacuate citizens
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China wary of kidnap gangs in Nigeria
CHINA has reiterated a warning to its nationals in Nigeria to strengthen security amid the threat of kidnap gangs. The Chinese Embassy disclosed that the danger was prevalent especially in the northern parts of Nigeria, particularly the states of Kaduna, Kogi, Niger and Zamfara, all in the north and the capital, Abuja. China’s embassy in… Continue reading China wary of kidnap gangs in Nigeria
6G comes into play, but the world is scared
BARELY three weeks after the World Internet Conference (WIC) announced various Chinese companies were into research aimed at transiting from fifth generation technology (5G) to 6G, global citizens reacted differently. The highly rated 6G is widely viewed as a game-changer towards advancing extended reality (AER), artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, digital twinning, internet of things… Continue reading 6G comes into play, but the world is scared
Rebels release soldiers held for weeks in captivity
THE 20 soldiers held by a rebel group in the Central African Republic (CAR) have been released about two months after their capture. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) secured the release of the members of the Central African Armed Forces (FACA), who were seized on February 14 by the Coalition of Patriots… Continue reading Rebels release soldiers held for weeks in captivity
Libya perpetrators not off the hook
THE Independent Fact-Finding Mission (FFM) on Libya wound up its operations in the North African country, but perpetrators of serious crimes are not off the hook. Instead, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCHR) aims to intensify its efforts as the human rights situation continues to deteriorate amid widespread violence by armed actors,… Continue reading Libya perpetrators not off the hook
New Mega Infrastructure Package for African Banks
BANKS and other financial service companies across Africa are positioned to embrace a digital-first approach that will enable them to remain competitive. This after Huawei launched its MEGA ICT infrastructure package solution for the local market. MEGA ICT is an acronym and abbreviation, respectively, for “Multi-domain collaboration, End-to-end experience, Green and Autonomous” and Information and… Continue reading New Mega Infrastructure Package for African Banks
ICC Fallout: Malema Blasts Ramaphosa And ANC, Embraces ‘Hero’ Putin
EFF leader Julius Malema has laid into President Cyril Ramaphosa and the ANC, saying their U-turn on withdrawing South Africa from the International Criminal Court (ICC) was a sign that they are not truly in charge of the country. He said their overnight decision to backtrack on the matter last week was taken after their… Continue reading ICC Fallout: Malema Blasts Ramaphosa And ANC, Embraces ‘Hero’ Putin
Russia Makes Big Contribution To Global Energy Security, Says Russia-ASEAN Business Council Chairman
Russia makes a significant contribution to international energy and food security. This was stated by Ivan Polyakov, the Chairman of the Russia-ASEAN Business Council, on the sidelines of the B20 Summit, which started yesterday in Bali, Indonesia. As part of the work of the Finance & Infrastructure Taskforce, the Russia-ASEAN Business Council, together with leading… Continue reading Russia Makes Big Contribution To Global Energy Security, Says Russia-ASEAN Business Council Chairman