The United Nations has predicted, in its annual report on food security and nutrition, that Africa will overtake Asia as the continent with the highest number of people experiencing hunger by 2030. Five UN agencies have warned in the new report there was a “clear trend” of rising prevalence of undernourishment in the continent, which […]
The French company Sagem said it has signed a major contract with the Egyptian Ministry of Defense for AASM Hammer air-to-ground missiles to be deployed by the Egyptian air force. This new contract comes just after Egypt purchased 24 Rafale omnirole fighters from Dassault Aviation. “We will deliver the first AASM Hammer missiles by the […]
The newly installed Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir announced that a five-day conditioned nationwide ceasefire in Yemen is underway but stressed that its longevity will depend on Houthis’ actions. The urgent need to decree a ceasefire has been stressed by humanitarian relief organizations which find difficulties reaching the populations needing help. During a joint press […]
