African Union announces second drawdown of its military mission in Somalia by 3,000 troops

African Union announces second drawdown of its military mission in Somalia by 3,000 troops

Speaking at the handover, ATMIS Bio Cadale commander, Lieutenant Colonel Philippe Butoyi, called the transfer “a testament to Somalia’s leadership in rebuilding the country, protecting the population and ensuring security and stability”.

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Kenyan innovators to compete globally in inDrive’s Underdog Tech Award for startups

Kenyan innovators to compete globally in inDrive’s Underdog Tech Award for startups

Early-stage technology startups located outside major IT hubs, specifically those in US, Israel and Europe, can participate in the Underdog Tech Award selection process. To be eligible for entry, startups must have a significant positive impact on their communities (or have the potential to do so), and have good prospects for rapid scaling.

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Trump draws Republican and pro-lifers’ anger for calling rival DeSantis’s abortion ban ‘a terrible mistake’

Trump draws Republican and pro-lifers’ anger for calling rival DeSantis’s abortion ban ‘a terrible mistake’

But Trump’s direct attack on DeSantis, whom he’s long treated as his chief rival, could give the Florida governor new fodder as he tries to regain momentum in his campaign and solidify his second-place standing.

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India dismisses as ‘absurd’ Canada’s allegations of murder on Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar

India dismisses as ‘absurd’ Canada’s allegations of murder on Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar

Canada was “actively pursuing credible allegations” linking Indian government agents to the murder of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told the House of Commons on Monday.

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Assassination scare as gunman is arrested at Democratic presidential aspirant Robert F. Kennedy Jr event

Assassination scare as gunman is arrested at Democratic presidential aspirant Robert F. Kennedy Jr event

Kennedy thanked his private security detail in a tweet: Kennedy’s father, US Sen Robert F. Kennedy, was assassinated on June 5, 1968, at the Ambassador Hotel, less than two miles east of the Wilshire Ebell Theatre.

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