Somalia’s al-Shabab armed group attacks hotel in Mogadishu At least nine people were killed according to police, after a vehicle loaded with explosives crashed into entrance gate of Mogadishu’s Afrik hotel.
1 February, 2021 Comments Off on Somalia’s al-Shabab armed group attacks hotel in Mogadishu At least nine people were killed according to police, after a vehicle loaded with explosives crashed into entrance gate of Mogadishu’s Afrik hotel.
Somali military personnel arrive at the scene of a bomb explosion at the Afrik Hotel in Mogadishu [Said Yusuf Warsame/EPA] Somalia’s al-Shabab armed group launched a car bomb attack on Sunday on a hotel in the capital, Mogadishu, killing at least nine people, a police spokesman said. “The operation is over now. Nine people […]
Continue reading …Ousted Tigray leader breaks long silence, media outlet claims
31 January, 2021 Comments Off on Ousted Tigray leader breaks long silence, media outlet claims
A Tigrayan media outlet has released a recording of what it said is the ousted leader of Ethiopia’s conflict-hit region, in which he issues a fresh call to arms in what would be his first public statement in nearly two months.AFP could not independently verify the authenticity of the audio statement from Debretsion Gebremichael which […]
Continue reading …Covid-19: As the West competes for vaccines, China exports jabs and expands soft power
31 January, 2021 Comments Off on Covid-19: As the West competes for vaccines, China exports jabs and expands soft power
World powers are competing over Covid-19 vaccines, with national interests taking precedence over the World Health Organisation’s call for multilateralism. But as Western countries turn inward, China is exporting inoculations and extending its soft power. During the Covid-19 pandemic, the race to develop and obtain vaccines, questions of prestige, rivalry and soft power have spurred world powers to compete rather […]
Continue reading …As It’s Happening: Russians Stage Fresh Navalny Protests
31 January, 2021 Comments Off on As It’s Happening: Russians Stage Fresh Navalny Protests
Police detain a protester in Moscow.Gavriil Grigorov / TASS Russians nationwide are staging a second round of protests calling for jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny’s release despite a growing crackdown and threats of prosecution by the authorities. Navalny’s allies called for new protests to demand his release after tens of thousands took to the […]
Continue reading …Donald Trump ‘parts ways’ with impeachment lawyers Unclear now who will represent former US president at trial beginning February 9th
31 January, 2021 Comments Off on Donald Trump ‘parts ways’ with impeachment lawyers Unclear now who will represent former US president at trial beginning February 9th
Among those who Mr Trump has reportedly parted ways with are Butch Bowers and Deborah Barber, the two lead lawyers working on his defence for his impeachment trial, according to a source familiar with the situation. File photograph: Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images Former US president Donald Trump has abruptly parted ways with the two lead lawyers […]
Continue reading …Taliban has not met commitments under US-Taliban deal: Pentagon
31 January, 2021 Comments Off on Taliban has not met commitments under US-Taliban deal: Pentagon
WASHINGTON – The Pentagon said on Thursday that the Afghan Taliban had not met its commitment under the US-Taliban deal. WASHINGTON – The Pentagon said on Thursday that the Afghan Taliban had not met its commitment under the US-Taliban deal. “Without meeting their commitments to renounce terrorism and to stop the violent attacks on the […]
Continue reading …Explosive targeting police kills two hyenas in Wajir county The IED had been set on the road to target security vehicles in Konton area.
30 January, 2021 Comments Off on Explosive targeting police kills two hyenas in Wajir county The IED had been set on the road to target security vehicles in Konton area.
An Improvised Explosive Devise (IED) that had been set up by al Shabaab terrorists hit and killed two curious hyenas in a bizarre incident in Konton area, Wajir County.Image: COURTESY An Improvised Explosive Devise (IED) that had been set up by al Shabaab terrorists hit and killed two curious hyenas in a bizarre incident in Konton […]
Continue reading …Biden administration pauses weapons sales to Saudi Arabia, UAE Secretary of state says review of Trump administration arms sales aims to ensure they advance US ‘strategic objectives’.
30 January, 2021 Comments Off on Biden administration pauses weapons sales to Saudi Arabia, UAE Secretary of state says review of Trump administration arms sales aims to ensure they advance US ‘strategic objectives’.
An F-35B fighter jet lands at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona in this December 10, 2013 file photo [File: Ross D. Franklin/AP Photo] The United States is reviewing weapons sales to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) authorised by former President Donald Trump, a move that Secretary of State Antony Blinken […]
Continue reading …EU drops plans to block vaccines going to Northern Ireland in sudden U-turn
30 January, 2021 Comments Off on EU drops plans to block vaccines going to Northern Ireland in sudden U-turn
The European Union has rowed back on plans to trigger an article of the Brexit deal which would stop the flow of vaccines through Northern Ireland to the rest of the UK. Boris Johnson expressed his ‘grave concerns’ after the EU was said to be placing a ‘hard border’ in the region, after spending years […]
Continue reading …BREAKING: France closes non-EU borders and tightens curfew in last chance to avoid third lockdown
30 January, 2021 Comments Off on BREAKING: France closes non-EU borders and tightens curfew in last chance to avoid third lockdown
A last-minute meeting of France’s Defence Council has ended with no return to lockdown, although extra restrictions were put in place. The French government had been debating all week whether to impose another lockdown, as Covid cases continue to rise across the country and fears grow about new and more contagious variants of the virus. […]
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