Iran hosted an international conference to rally support for the Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank on Saturday, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said in a statement. The one-day Tehran International Conference on Palestine aimed to lift the blockade of Gaza and ensure more humanitarian aid for the coastal territory, said the statement. The conference,… Continue reading Iran Hosts International Conference in Support of Palestinians
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Cape Town Wildfire Contained as Evacuated Residents Allowed to Return Home
South African firefighters have managed to contain a four-day massive wildfire near Cape Town, the country’s legislative capital, on Saturday as evacuated residents were allowed to return home. The wildfire started on Tuesday on the mountain slopes of Simon’s Town, around 40 km south of Cape Town and part of the City of Cape Town… Continue reading Cape Town Wildfire Contained as Evacuated Residents Allowed to Return Home
20 Killed In Attack Near Burundi-DRC Border
20 killed in attack near Burundi-DRC border At least 20 people were killed in Gatumba, Mutimbuzi district in west Burundi’s Bujumbura province, near the border between Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), by unidentified gunmen on Friday night, a Burundian government spokesman said on Saturday. “The deadly attack targeted nine households around… Continue reading 20 Killed In Attack Near Burundi-DRC Border
Somali Army Kills Over 70 Militants in Southern Region
MOGADISHU, (Xinhua) — Somali National Army (SNA) and regional Jubaland State forces killed more than 70 al-Shabab militants after conducting an operation at Aboodin area in Lower Jubba region in southern Somalia on Friday evening, local media said. “Over 70 al-Shabab militant fighters and commanders were killed in a joint operation by SNA, Jubaland State… Continue reading Somali Army Kills Over 70 Militants in Southern Region
DR Congo Awaits First Preliminary Results Amid Tensions
Vote counting continues in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) after episodes of irregularity reported in the general elections held on Dec. 20. As the country awaits the announcement of the first preliminary results later the day amid visible tensions, Moise Katumbi, one of the main opposition candidates in the presidential race, has said… Continue reading DR Congo Awaits First Preliminary Results Amid Tensions
Suspected Gunmen Kill 16 Villagers in Central Nigeria
At least 16 people were killed in an attack by suspected gunmen in Nigeria’s central Plateau state, local officials have said. Oya James, spokesperson for Operation Safe Haven, a military-led multi-security taskforce in Plateau, told reporters in Jos, the state capital, on Sunday that the attack occurred in Mushu, a village in the Bokkos local… Continue reading Suspected Gunmen Kill 16 Villagers in Central Nigeria
70 Killed in Israeli Airstrike on Gaza Refugee Camp
At least 70 Palestinians were killed on Sunday in an Israeli airstrike on the al-Maghazi refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip, reported the state-run Palestine TV. Ashraf Al-Qedra, spokesman for the Gaza-based Health Ministry, said in a statement that the death toll is likely to rise as the airstrike hit a crowded residential area.… Continue reading 70 Killed in Israeli Airstrike on Gaza Refugee Camp
Uganda and China Launch AEO-MRA Initiative to Facilitate Trade and Promote Security of International Supply Chains
June this year marked a significant milestone in strengthening bilateral trade ties and facilitating smoother customs procedures between Uganda and China. The first day of June is the date on which China and Uganda officially launched Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) in Uganda at a ceremony held in the country’s capital Kampala. … Continue reading Uganda and China Launch AEO-MRA Initiative to Facilitate Trade and Promote Security of International Supply Chains
Africa Records Impressive Accomplishments During the First Decade of the Agenda 2063 Blueprint
It is truly remarkable to see the substantial progress that the African Union has achieved in implementing the Agenda 2063 in its initial decade from 2014 to 2023. This period has witnessed significant accomplishments that have laid the foundation for Africa’s development, collaboration, and strategic partnerships. One of the most noteworthy achievements during this timeframe… Continue reading Africa Records Impressive Accomplishments During the First Decade of the Agenda 2063 Blueprint
China-Algeria Relations Continue to Grow 65 Years After Their Establishment
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune visited China on 17-21 July at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, receiving a warm welcome from the Chinese government and people. The Chinese people often describe the China-Algeria bond as an enduring friendship deeply rooted in the hearts of the two peoples. Whenever the restoration of China’s legitimate seat… Continue reading China-Algeria Relations Continue to Grow 65 Years After Their Establishment