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Mauritania Cuts Off Diplomatic Ties with Qatar

Mauritania has joined its voice to the Arab nations that cut off diplomatic ties with Qatar, which they accuse of supporting terrorism and sidelining with Iran. “The state of Qatar has linked its policies … in support of terrorist organizations and the propagation of extremist ideas,” the Mauritanian news agency said relaying a statement of […]

2022 YouthConnekt Africa summit wrapped up in Rwanda with calls to invest in youth

The 5th edition of the YouthConnekt Africa summit that ended in Kigali, Rwanda, on Saturday (15 October) was attended by thousands of young innovators and leaders from all across the world who discussed different ways to promote growth and advancement for the youth of the African continent. This year’s summit — on the theme “Accelerating […]

Kenya’s non-NATO-ally status under threat as U.S. launches security review

The United States has launched a sweeping reassessment of Kenya’s Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA) status, raising alarm over President William Ruto’s growing ties with China, Russia, Iran, and links to extremist groups. Granted in June 2024, Kenya’s MNNA designation made it the first sub-Saharan African country to join an exclusive list of U.S. defense partners. […]