Kenya’s Manda Bay naval base set to become a facility for national, regional and global security

Kenya’s Manda Bay naval base set to become a facility for national, regional and global security

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has upgraded Naval Station Manda Bay to a naval base due to its strategic importance in enhancing counter-terrorism efforts and maritime security. In a ceremony at Manda Bay on September 23, Kenyatta said the military installation will now gain expanded operational autonomy as it sets out...

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UK company admits bribing Mozambique President Nyusi with $1m and ruling Frelimo party $10m

UK company admits bribing Mozambique President Nyusi with $1m and ruling Frelimo party $10m

The biggest corruption trial in Mozambique’s history is underway at a maximum-security prison, at the same time as the credibility of the country’s judicial system is on trial in neighbouring South Africa. The scandal involves more than $2.7 billion of undisclosed state debts – money which the government borrowed to...

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Ethiopian PM sworn in for second term under cloud of Tigray ‘de facto humanitarian blockade’

Ethiopian PM sworn in for second term under cloud of Tigray ‘de facto humanitarian blockade’

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was sworn in on Monday for a second five-year term running a country in the grip of a nearly year-long war against Tigray forces he described as “hateful” toward the nation, while a handful of visiting African leaders urged him to hold things together. The...

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Roy Keane and Jamie Carragher pick Man City as ‘team to beat’ after Liverpool draw

Roy Keane and Jamie Carragher pick Man City as ‘team to beat’ after Liverpool draw

Roy Keane and Jamie Carragher have branded Manchester City the “team to beat” in the Premier League ahead of Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United. The defending champions came from behind twice to draw 2-2 with Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday, following last week’s impressive victory over Champions League holders Chelsea....

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