terrorism

Mozambique: at least two dozen dead in violent unrest after top court’s election ruling

At least 21 people were killed in violent unrest in Mozambique’s capital Maputo and northern cities a day after the country’s top court Monday (23 December) controversially confirmed the ruling party’s victory in a disputed poll. Mozambique’s largely deserted capital and other cities across the eastern African nation have been hit by skirmishes between protesters […]

Kenya, Uganda seek to open new border post to stop banditry, revive trade

Kenya and Uganda have launched talks for the opening of a one-stop border post in Lokiriama in northwest Kenya with the aim of fighting banditry in the region and in turn boosting cross-border trade. The two neighbors revived their September 2019 memorandum of understanding (MoU) that sought to enhance cross-border trade between the Turkana and […]

Drone Industry: BlueBird firm sets up production plant in Morocco

Morocco is strengthening its defense and deterrence capabilities by acquiring new military technology, enabling the North African Kingdom to address threats to its national security and regional peace. Moroccan lawmakers have already passed laws allowing the setting up of joint ventures in the defense industry as the country aspires to reduce its dependence on the […]