Taha Sakr

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South Sudan & Chad Condemn Sudanese General’s Threats, Warn of Regional Escalation

South Sudan and Chad have strongly condemned threats made by Sudanese Assistant Deputy Commander in Chief General Yasir al-Atta, warning…

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Sudanese Army Reclaims Key Government Sites in Central Khartoum

The Sudanese army announced on Saturday that it had regained control over several key government and financial institutions in central…

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Ethiopian Army Claims 300 Fano Fighters Killed in Major Amhara Clashes

Ethiopia's armed forces announced that more than 300 fighters from the Fano militia were killed during intense combat over two…

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Six Police Officers Killed in Deadly al-Shabaab Attack on Kenyan Border Camp

At least six police officers were killed and four others seriously wounded on Sunday in a deadly attack on a…

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M23 Rebels to Withdraw from Walikale in Support of Ceasefire

In a rare show of support for peace efforts, M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) announced…

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Germany Closes South Sudan Embassy Amid Rising Conflict Fears

Germany has temporarily shut down its embassy in South Sudan's capital, Juba, as escalating violence and political tensions raise fears…

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Saudi Deputy FM Visits Ethiopia to Boost Ties Amid Regional Tensions

Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister, Gedion Timothewos, held high-level talks on Wednesday with Saudi Arabia’s Vice Foreign Minister, Waleed Abdulkarim El Khereiji,…

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Uganda Approves $190M Loan to Compensate Power Distributor Umeme

Uganda’s parliament has authorized a $190 million government loan from Stanbic Bank to compensate electricity distributor Umeme Ltd for unrecovered…

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Ethiopia Grants First Investment Banking Licenses in Market Liberalization Push

Ethiopia has issued its first-ever investment banking licenses to two local firms, marking a significant milestone in the country’s economic…

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Namibia’s First Female President Vows Economic Reform & Job Creation

 Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was sworn in Friday as Namibia’s first female president, pledging to expand investment in agriculture and diversify the…

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UNICEF: 1.3 Million Children in Nigeria & Ethiopia Face Aid Cutoff

UNICEF has issued an urgent warning that over 1.3 million children suffering from severe acute malnutrition in Nigeria and Ethiopia…

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Nigerian President Declares Emergency in Rivers State Over Pipeline Blast & Governance Crisis

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in the oil-rich Rivers State, citing a worsening security and…

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