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In a significant turn of events, Uganda has officially reopened its border points with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), specifically at Bunagana and Mupaka. This development comes after a troubling four-year hiatus imposed by geopolitical tensions. The closing of these vital passageways in late January followed the M23 rebel group’s takeover of Goma, the heart of North Kivu Province. Such a disruption cast a long shadow over the region. Bunagana stands at the frontline of economic interaction, resting cheek-by-jowl…

In an unexpected twist of economic decisions, Libya's central bank announced a significant devaluation of their currency on a quiet Sunday. The dinar's value has been adjusted down by 13.3% against the U.S. dollar, pegging the official exchange rate at 5.5677 dinars per dollar. This change, undeniably, is laden with historical echoes and contemporary realities. It’s not just numbers; it’s a story unfolding. It's fascinating when you think about it, this is the first recalibration since 2020,…

Edited By Ali MusaAxadle Times International–Monitoring NAIROBI, Kenya (AX) — It has been over four grueling years, but the agony of uncertainty persists for the family of 21-year-old Shaffi Noor. His sudden disappearance just after being acquitted of terror-related allegations outside a Garissa courtroom on December 29, 2021, remains a haunting memory. Eyewitnesses recall the ominous presence of masked officers, presumably from Kenya’s Anti-Terror Police Unit (ATPU), who took Noor, leaving no trace behind. His case is not…