Pakistan has begun a two-week counter-terrorism drill with the Egyptian military, indicating a fresh attempt by both countries to improve operational coordination and battle preparation. Pakistan and Egypt have started a two-week counter-terrorism drill in Cherat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Elite troops from both countries’ special forces are participating to enhance operational coordination and preparedness. The…
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo has announced plans to begin hosting third-country nationals transferred under United States migration arrangements, marking the latest African country to engage with Washington’s expanding deportation strategy. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) will temporarily host third-country nationals transferred under US migration agreements. The initiative is described as temporary,…
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Europe is facing mounting strain in its relations with the United States, while tensions over the Iran war are testing ties with Middle Eastern partners, exposing cracks within NATO and pushing the bloc to deepen its engagement with Africa as it repositions its global alliances. Growing tensions with the US, especially over NATO and defense…
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African countries should increase borrowing, boost domestic revenue, and tap pension and sovereign wealth funds to finance the infrastructure needed to benefit from the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) said. UNECA urges African countries to increase borrowing and boost domestic revenue to finance AI-related infrastructure. Africa currently has…
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Confusion has emerged over crude supply allocations to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, with officials at the facility saying they are unaware of any increase in cargoes reportedly approved by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC). There is confusion over whether the Dangote Petroleum Refinery will receive an increased number of crude cargoes from NNPC…
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Morocco, heavily reliant on imports for its energy needs, currently has enough diesel and petrol to last 51 and 55 days respectively, the energy ministry said on Thursday. Morocco has enough diesel and petrol reserves to last 51 and 55 days, with coal and gas supplies secured through June. International tensions and the lack of…
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