Why Trump views Africa as key to repulsing China influence, degrading Islamists and restoring hope among Christians
Counterterrorism efforts also featured prominently in Hegseth’s discussions. He underscored the importance of counterterrorism efforts in Africa. He pointed to the February 1 US airstrikes against ISIS targets in Somalia as an example of the military’s ongoing role in stabilising the region. Coordinated with the Federal Government of Somalia, the strikes reflect what he described as a necessary shift in decision-making authority to field commanders.
Detained opposition leader Kizza Besigye is in dire need of urgent medical help, his lawyer says
Uganda’s Supreme Court ruled last month that civilians can’t be court-martialled, questioning the competence of untrained military officers to dispense justice. But President Yoweri Museveni, an authoritarian leader who has held power since 1986, said he disagreed with the court’s decision and that “the country is not governed by the judges.”
Trump and Modi agree to work towards deal to resolve trade concerns in wake of tariffs standoff
It’s not clear whether the case of billionaire Gautam Adani came up in the talks after his indictment by the US Justice Department in November over an alleged bribery scheme. Adani hails from Modi’s western state of Gujarat and his Adani Group runs several key infrastructure projects across the globe.
UNICEF reports M23 rebels, government forces raped 572 children in a week in eastern Congo
Health facilities in the restive region reported during the week from January 27 to February 2 a total of 572 rape cases – more than a fivefold increase compared to the week before, Lianne Gutcher, UNICEF’s communication chief in Congo, said. Of those, 170 of those treated were children, she added.
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