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Sudanese military’s threat to target Chadian airports, a declaration of war, says Chad

Chad has issued a forceful condemnation of a senior Sudanese military official’s threat to target its airports, characterizing the statement as a “declaration of war” and promising to respond according to international law if its sovereignty faces violation. The diplomatic crisis erupted after Lieutenant General Yasir al-Atta, deputy commander of Sudan’s army, designated airports in […]

US Senators, Moroccan officials discuss defense cooperation, regional security

A delegation of U.S. Senators, led by Jerry Moran, held a meeting in Rabat on Monday with senior Moroccan defense officials that discussed various aspects of bilateral cooperation in matters of security, defense, and regional security, the National Defense Administration said in a press release. The Moroccan side was led by Abdeltif Loudyi, Minister Delegate […]

Africa’s BRICS currency dilemma: feasible alternative or definite non-starter?

Discussions among the BRICS member countries continue over the formation of a united currency that would facilitate trade between BRICS nations and decrease reliance on the ‘greenback’, though whether this ambitious plan succeeds is far from certain, many analysts say. In May, BRICS member countries India and Nigeria announced they had officially signed an agreement […]