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Iran launches unprecedented ‘retaliatory’ missile strikes on Israel/in /by
“We appreciate the US standing by Israel's side, as well as the support of Great Britain, France and many other countries. I have set a clear principle - whoever strikes us, we will strike him. " Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Prime Minister
Israel’s military says it is prepared to respond to ‘Iranian aggression’/in /by
“Iran will bear the consequences for choosing to escalate the situation any further. Israel is on high alert. We have increased our readiness to protect Israel from further Iranian aggression. We are also prepared to respond." Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari, Israeli military spokesperson
Togo: Campaigns begin for upcoming legislative and regional elections/in /by
Togo's Head of State, Faure Gnassingbé, attempted to appease the population by delaying the promulgation of the text and requesting a second reading in the National Assembly.
Sudan: One year of unrelenting war with no end in sight/in /by
6.2 million displaced in the country, another almost two million have gone over the borders and outside the region which also had a destabilising effect on the neighbouring countries. The food security situation is our biggest concern right now." Justin Brady, Head of OCHA in Sudan
Romania: A Sanctuary for brown bears/in /by
As Romania's brown bears continue to face threats from habitat loss and human encroachment, sanctuaries like Libearty provide a beacon of hope for their survival.
Egypt to receive € 1 billion loan from EU/in /by
Officially, the loan is meant to address Cairo's deteriorating fiscal situation and financial needs, notably after the outbreak of the Gaza war, the Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and the repercussions of the war in Ukraine. The sum is part of a bigger package worth 5 billion euros.
SA poll body seeks clarification from Constitutional court on Zuma’s eligibility/in /by
The bone of contention notably lies on the interpretation of section 47 of the Constitution.
Kenya proposes treaty to ease Somalia-Ethiopia tensions/in /by
Kenya on Thursday announced a proposal for a regional maritime treaty to defuse tensions between Ethiopia and Somalia.
Sex offender register in the works in Ethiopia/in /by
In many parts of the world, many survivors choose not to report crimes of sexual violence due to victim-blaming and stigma, often perpetuated by authorities, health professionals, and friends and relatives.
UK lifts tariffs on east African flower exports to boost trade/in /by
The temporary suspension of export tariffs on East African flower exports represents a significant step forward in strengthening trade relations between the UK and East Africa.