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Source: Boeing | Dec 06, 2023

Boeing appoints Henok Teferra Shawl as Managing Director for Africa

Based in Addis Ababa, Teferra Shawl positioned to strengthen Boeing operations and relationships across the African continent

Boeing (NYSE: BA) (www.Boeing.com) has appointed Henok Teferra Shawl as the new managing director for Boeing Africa to strengthen the company's operations and relationships across the African continent. Based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Henok Teferra Shawl reports to Kuljit Ghata-Aura, president of Boeing Middle East, Türkiye, Africa, and Central Asia…

Source: United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) | Dec 01, 2023

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) calls for immediate end to fighting and mobilizations in Leer County, Unity State

UNMISS appreciates the efforts of state authorities who responded promptly to reduce tensions in the area

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) calls for an immediate end to the fighting in and around Kai Gai, near Leer town in Unity State. The Mission takes note of reported attacks early on 28 November by pro-government forces and armed youth against a base operated by the…

Source: Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) | Nov 24, 2023

Chinese software firm inks deal with Kenya to boost geospatial technology cooperation

Supermap would facilitate Kenya's more efficient application of geospatial data, which could extend to areas such as food security

Chinese technology firm, Supermap International, signed an agreement with Kenya's Directorate of Resource Surveys and Remote Sensing (DRSRS) on Wednesday, aimed at enhancing the East African nation's proficiency in geospatial technology. The agreement entails training for over 70 Kenyan government officials, academics and private sector individuals in advanced Geographic Information…

Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Nov 21, 2023

Eritrea: Remembrance of atrocities committed by Ethiopian colonial army

The atrocity committed by the colonial army was part of brutal measures that were carried out on the Eritrean people in many parts of the country

Remembrance of atrocities carried out by Ethiopian colonial army on the innocent residents of Ad-Ikud, Gash Barka Region, in 1967 was conducted. The remembrance event conducted on 15 November was attended by Ambassador Mahmud Ali Hirui, Governor of Gash Barka Region, PFDJ secretary in the region, Ambassador Mahmud Ali Jabra,…

Source: African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) | Nov 20, 2023

African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) provides support to Flood-affected Residents in South West State, Somalia

ATMIS Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) have distributed essential food and non-food items to the flood affected people in Baidoa, the capital of South West State where over half a million people are coping with the floods

In a collaborative effort with the South West State Administration, the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), has extended support to people impacted by the severe El Nino rains. ATMIS Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) have distributed essential food and non-food items to the flood affected people in Baidoa,…

Source: The Presidency, Republic of Ghana | Nov 20, 2023

Ghana: “National Defence University To Begin Early Next Year” – Pres Akufo-Addo

This, the President said, is in furtherance of continued efforts towards enhancing the country’s military resource capabilities and preparedness

The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, says pursuant to section 29 (1) of the Education Regulatory Bodies Act, 2020 (Act 1023), the processes leading to the grant of a Presidential Charter for the establishment of the National Defence University, is at an advanced stage and scheduled to…

Source: United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) | Nov 19, 2023

After ten years of presence, United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) closes its base in Ansongo

The base was handed over by Hawa Ahmed Youssouf, Head of the MINUSMA regional office in Gao, to the civilian authorities, represented by the prefect of Ansongo, Ahmed Ag Aklinine

After ten years of operation, MINUSMA has officially closed its base in Ansongo. This closure represents the ninth of twelve mission camps to cease operations, as part of the second phase of MINUSMA’s withdrawal plan, paving the way for its final departure on December 31, 2023. The base was handed…

Source: The Presidency, The Arab Republic of Egypt | Nov 18, 2023

President El-Sisi Meets French Minister of Armed Forces

The Spokesman for the Presidency said the meeting came within the framework of the French minister's keenness to inform the President of the outcome of his regional tour during the past days

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received French Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu in the presence of Minister of Defense and Military Production General Mohamed Zaki. The Spokesman for the Presidency said the meeting came within the framework of the French minister's keenness to inform the President of the…

Source: The Government of Norway | Nov 18, 2023

Troika statement on Attacks in Darfur, Sudan and the Need for a Cessation of Violence

Achieving a sustainable solution requires ending violence and resuming a civilian-owned political process to form a civilian government and restore Sudan’s democratic transition

Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States (The Troika), condemn the escalating violence and human rights abuses in Sudan, especially attacks by the Rapid Support Forces in West, Central and South Darfur. These have included - according to credible reports - mass killings including ethnic targeting of non-Arab and other communities, killings of traditional…

Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament | Nov 18, 2023

South Africa: Balance Required to Ensure Sustainability of Regular Force Medical Continuation Fund

The committee also highlighted the consequences of weaknesses within the South African Military Health Service (SAMHS), which directly impacts on the fund’s viability and which has resulted in the increased use of the private sector

The Joint Standing Committee on Defence has called on current South African National Defence Force members to reconsider their resistance to the increase in their contributions to ensure that the Regular Force Medical Continuation Fund (RFMCF) remains viable and sustainable. The committee is concerned that the sustained low contribution model…

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