Uganda deploys special forces in South Sudan amid escalating tensions and civil war fears

Uganda has deployed special forces to South Sudan’s capital as tensions between president Salva Kiir and first vice-president Riek Machar threaten to unravel the fragile power-sharing peace deal signed in 2018. The Ugandan military chief, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, confirmed the deployment to the country’s capital, Juba, on Monday (10 March), emphasizing that the troops were sent […]

Israel gets observer status at African Union

Israel has been given observer status at the African Union, a statement from Israel’s Foreign ministry says. “This is a day of celebration for Israeli-Africa relations,” Foreign Minister Yair Lapid said. “The diplomatic achievement is the result of efforts by the Foreign Ministry, the African Division and Israeli embassies on the continent. This is a […]

IFAD joins efforts with Bank Al Maghrib to ensure food security in rural areas around the world

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Bank Al Maghrib have partnered for the second time to increase financing for food security in rural areas around the world. IFAD has issued a $150 million bond with a tenor of 10 years to Morocco’s central bank to support efforts engaged to transform rural areas to […]