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U.S. lauds Morocco’s counter-terror strategy

The U.S. State Department has commended Morocco’s counter-terrorism (CT) efforts which have enabled the North African Kingdom to mitigate the risk of terrorism by promoting economic and human development in addition to countering radicalization. In its annual country reports on terrorism released Thursday, the State Department said Morocco continued its comprehensive strategy that includes vigilant […]

Djibouti inks $1bn deal with Hong Kong company to build rocket launch site

Djibouti has inked a preliminary technological cooperation agreement with Chinese multinational Hong Kong Aerospace Technology to build a $1bn satellite and rocket launch site which could see the launch of the first Africa-made satellite from the African continent. The deal with the Hong Kong-based company, which was signed by Djibouti’s President Ismail Omar Guelleh, includes […]

Sudan Doctors Network Accuses RSF of Civilian Killings in North Kordofan

The Sudan Doctors Network on Wednesday accused the Rapid Support Forces of killing 12 civilians, including six women, and injuring three others in the Shuraim Mima area, north of Bara in North Kordofan State.   According to the group, the victims were allegedly targeted on suspicion of links to the Sudanese Armed Forces. The incident […]