Uganda cuts defense ties with Germany over allegedly ‘subversive’ ambassador

Uganda has abruptly suspended all military and defense cooperation with Germany, citing alleged “subversive activities” by German Ambassador Matthias Schauer. The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) announced the decision on Sunday (25 May), accusing Schauer of engaging with “hostile pseudo-political groups” operating within the country. “This suspension will remain in force until the matter is […]

Morocco ships humanitarian aid to flood-stricken Mozambique

King Mohammed VI of Morocco ordered the shipment of an urgent humanitarian aid to Mozambique where a massive flood destroyed swathes of lands leaving victims and considerable damage to fields and infrastructure. The 39 tons of aid is composed mainly of tents, blankets and foodstuff that will be carried by the Royal Armed Forces, the […]

Refugee crisis: “We need free money to handle influx of refugees, not loans,” Lebanese official

Top official of the Lebanese Ministry of Finance warned that the country may collapse if the international community does not assist economically countries taking in refugees. “The support has to be through grants. It cannot be loans,” said Alain Bifani, director general of the Lebanese finance ministry. “As long as we can, we will turn […]