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Gambia: Two army officers arrested over alleged foiled coup plot

Gambia’s security services have arrested two military officers who are suspected of being involved in a coup attempt against President Adama Barrow last week, Gambia’s government spokesperson said. The government said on 21 December that a group of soldiers had been arrested in connection with the alleged plot to overthrow President Barrow’s government in the […]

Africa, Middle East emerging as battleground for US-China ‘enterprise tech trade war’ — experts

Africa and Middle East are “emerging as a battleground for international tech supremacy in all areas related to enterprise technology” between the United States and China, which includes cloud, radio access networks for enterprise 5G, and artificial intelligence (AI), according to the London-based data and analytics firm GlobalData. While the growing geopolitical tensions between the […]

Italy reaffirms support to Morocco’s “serious & credible” efforts for resolution of Sahara conflict

The Italian government reaffirmed on Wednesday its firm supportive stand to the “serious and credible” efforts made by Morocco for a lasting resolution of the Sahara regional conflict. In a Joint press release issued following the visit paid by Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita to Rome, Italy reiterates its position on the Sahara as stated […]