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Sudan accuses UAE of fueling civil war with foreign mercenaries

Sudan’s government has accused the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of recruiting and financing foreign mercenaries — including Colombians and fighters from unnamed African countries — to support the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in its ongoing civil war against the Sudanese Armed Forces. In a statement Monday (4 August), Sudan’s foreign ministry said it possesses […]

EU unveils details of $150bn Global Gateway investment plan for Africa

European Union and African Union (AU) leaders met in Brussels earlier this week to unveil details of the bloc’s $150bn Global Gateway Plan for Africa that is designed to fund projects in infrastructure, energy, and food security, as the bloc attempts to compete with China’s Belt and Road scheme. Moussa Faki Mahamat, the Chairperson of […]

Egypt to set up yacht manufacturing company as part of yacht tourism promotion

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly approved permitting the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) to co-establish Suez Canal for Modern Boats, State-run journal indicated Thursday December 7. Per the State-run media, the future company will manufacture, maintain, and export yachts and maritime units. The Suez Canal for Modern Boats will have a value of $5.1 million. It […]