[VOA] Washington — The United States on Wednesday completed one of the last major troop departures from Niger ahead of the military junta-imposed September 15 deadline. About 1,000 troops were stationed in Niger before the ruling leadership’s order to leave. Source
[Namibian] Witvlei constituency councillor Sheya Goagoses says three children died and another four people are in a critical condition following suspected food poisoning in the Omaheke region. Source
[The Herald] It admits of no debate that climate change impact is cross-cutting, and the transport industry is not immune to that. Source
[MAP] Ouazzane — The families of beneficiaries of the Royal Pardon granted by His Majesty King Mohammed VI, on the occasion of the anniversary of the King and People’s Revolution, from the province of Ouezzane, expressed, in statements to MAP, their deep gratitude to the Sovereign, affirming that this Royal High Solicitude has brought comfort … Devamını oku
[Government of Mauritius] The ‘Green Rangers’ programme, aimed at educating students on combating plastic pollution, was officially launched, this morning, at the Rajiv Gandhi Science Centre in Bell Village, in the presence of the Senior Advisor to the Vice-Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Tertiary Education, Science and Technology, Mr Raj Dansinghani; the Managing Director … Devamını oku
[Foroyaa] A migrant boat that departed from Mandinaring in West Coast Region of The Gambia two weeks ago, has been intercepted by the Mauritania navy, says an activist. Source
[The Conversation Africa] The scale of casualties suffered by the Wagner group and Malian forces during a recent assault in the Tinzaouaten region reveal vulnerability in Mali’s counterinsurgency posture. Source
[Nyasa Times] Principal Secretary (PS) in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Samson Mndolo, has urged Malawi to continue observing prevention measures, including avoiding physical contact, in an effort to prevent the spread of mpox (formerly known as Monkey Pox) disease into the country. Source
[The Conversation Africa] The Madagascar Ridge, in the southwestern Indian Ocean, is a remote, elevated area of seabed south of Madagascar. In 2016, my colleagues and I discovered a new cartilaginous fish species in its deep waters; a catshark that we named Bach’s catshark (Bythaelurus bachi) after German composer Johann Sebastian Bach. (In 2017 we … Devamını oku
[ISS] The arrest of Libyans who allegedly received military training in South Africa hints at the nature of power in the north African country. Source