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Top brass of the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) recently converged at the International Peace Support Operations Training Centre (IPSO-TC) in Singo. Their mission? To unpack strategies and beef up the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) with fresh insights and tactical savvy. This powwow, taking place over four intense days, is dubbed the “Lessons Learned” workshop. Its goal is to amplify UPDF’s victories in bringing stability to Somalia, while also tackling the uphill battles still on the horizon.…

On October 12, Ukraine plans to unveil its "victory roadmap" during a key allies' meeting at Ramstein, Germany, announced President Volodymyr Zelensky in a recent Telegram post. “We’re set to present a victory roadmap, outlining clear, tangible steps toward a just conclusion of the conflict,” he stated emphatically. Having stood firm against an invasion from Russia for nearly a thousand days, Ukraine has hinted at a strategic approach to quell the ongoing hostilities in recent months. While the finer points of this…

Mogadishu (AX) – Djibouti's intriguing suggestion as a potential remedy for the ongoing diplomatic rift between Somalia and Ethiopia remains unanswered by Ethiopia, Djibouti's Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf disclosed. In a tête-à-tête with VOA, Youssouf shared that the ball is still in Ethiopia’s court regarding the management and use of the Tojorah port, nestled in Djibouti's northern expanse. This port has been proposed by Djibouti as an alternate maritime gateway for landlocked Ethiopia, heavily dependent on…

REUTERS/Baz Ratner/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights March 24, 2020, saw a plane touch down at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Kenya. OPEN QUOTE The largest aviation workers' union in Kenya has scheduled a strike for Wednesday, voicing opposition to a proposed deal. This arrangement, with India's Adani Group (ADEL.NS), opens new tab, would lease the primary airport for three decades. The deal includes expanding the facilities. This info was shared by a union representative on Tuesday. WHY IT MATTERS…

Africa’s sporting elite put their prowess on display at the Paris Olympics and Paralympics. But sport is about more than just performance and can have a huge social impact. For the first Across Africa after the summer break, Georja Calvin-Smith speaks to Remy Rioux, CEO of the French Development Agency (AFD), about how major league investment in sport can help accelerate Africa’s transformation.

In the DRC, the authorities, on Thursday in Kinshasa, presented an ambitious re-industrialization plan worth 58 billion US dollars. For experts, this plan is beneficial, but there is a huge funding challenge. However, this gives optimism to some. as reported from Kinshasa, Pascal MulegwaPresenting the plan to an audience of…

In Mali, the transitional minister Choguel Maiga presented his government's action plan on Friday afternoon, 30 July. He spoke to members of the National Transitional Council, which currently serves as the Legislative Assembly, during an extraordinary session. Rereading the peace agreement, strengthening the armed forces, transparent elections: what to remember from this action plan The Prime Minister spoke to members of the CNT, which currently serves as the Legislative Assembly, during an extraordinary session.Choguel…

Mali's transitional government is aware of its commitment to a fixed deadline for organizing elections to restore democracy after last year's coup, Prime Minister Choguel Maiga said on Friday. Since the overthrow of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita in August 2020, political factions in Mali and foreign partners have been looking at whether the military-led interim authorities will stick to a promise to hold elections within 18 months. Maiga presented the interim action plan to the government and outlined four key…

Nearly $ 2.4 billion, this is the amount announced by the South African government on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, to fund support measures following the Covid-19 pandemic and the losses caused by the recent riots. Support from South African authorities will go to companies and individuals, according to Finance Minister Tito…

Hormuud Telecom presents a national 4G coverage plan Somali company Hormuud Telecom has pledged to provide full 4G coverage across Somalia by 2023. If successful, Hormuud would reach the coverage milestone before the 2024-2025 target announced by the government. According to Ormuud's own figures, more than 70% of Somalis - around 11.25 million people - have access to 4G, however, the remaining…