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South Korea launches ‘K-rice belt’ covering eight countries in Africa

Korea has launched on Monday a K-Rice project aiming to provide small farmers in Africa with resilient rice varieties that can withstand adverse climate conditions, ensuring improved yields and food security. By establishing the so-called “K-Rice Belt” across eight countries in Africa, the Korean government aims to advance current official development assistance (ODA) programs to […]

US donates Somalia $9 million worth of weapons, equipment for anti-al-Shabab campaign

The United States has provided $9 million in new military aid to help Somalia’s ongoing campaign against al-Shabab militants, the US embassy in Mogadishu announced. The military equipment handed to the government includes weapons and vehicles and is destined to support the campaign by the Somali National Army to liberate communities from al-Shabab control. It’s […]

Nigeria: experts warn govt not to ignore ex-Boko Haram fighters’ threats to re-join insurgency

Former Boko Haram fighters in Nigeria are threatening they may pick up arms again and join the insurgency out of frustration that they have been neglected by the government since they surrendered in the last two years. The Nigerian authorities promised Boko Haram fighters who surrendered that they would receive training and skills as an […]