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Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Zambia

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Source: Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Zambia |

Chinese Embassy in Zambia Holds Reception Celebrating the 97th Anniversary of the Founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army

Wang Sheng, the Chargé d'Affaires of the Chinese Embassy in Zambia, delivered a speech in which he reviewed the glorious history of the People's Liberation Army

On July 24th, the Chinese Embassy in Zambia held a reception, celebrating the 97th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Liberation Army. Over 200 guests attended the event, including Zambia Air Force Commander Lt. Gen. Nyoni, Minister of Lusaka Province Hon. Sheal Mulyata, senior officials from the Ministry of Defense, the…

Amnesty International

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    • An RSF unit carrying a combination of imported AK-pattern rifles in Nyala, south-west Sudan
    • An SAF unit with allied militia pictured with assault rifles and machine guns in Shendi, northern Sudan
    • An RSF unit carrying Serbian-made Zastava M05E1 rifles in Sennar State, south-east Sudan
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Sudan: Constant flow of arms fuelling relentless civilian suffering in conflict – new investigation

The briefing, New Weapons Fuelling the Sudan Conflict, documents how recently manufactured foreign weapons have been transferred into and around Sudan

Weapons from China, Russia, Serbia, Türkiye, United Arab Emirates and Yemen identified; Existing arms embargo on Darfur completely ineffective; “This is a humanitarian crisis that cannot be ignored” – Deprose Muchena The conflict in Sudan is being fuelled by a constant flow of weapons into the country, Amnesty International said today in…

Human Rights Watch (HRW)
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Niger: Rights in Free Fall a Year After Coup

Crackdown on Opposition, Media; No Oversight of Military Spending

The military authorities in Niger have cracked down on the opposition, media, and peaceful dissent since taking power in a coup one year ago, Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) said today. They have arbitrarily detained former President Mohamed Bazoum, and at least 30…

Council of the European Union
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European Peace Facility: Council adopts assistance measure in support of the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania

This support seeks to enhance the protection of the national territory and territorial waters of Mauritania

The Council today adopted an assistance measure under the European Peace Facility (EPF) worth €15 million to the benefit of the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania. The objective of this assistance measure is to support Mauritania’s land and maritime surveillance and deterrence capacities. This support seeks to enhance the protection of the…

Council of the European Union
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European Peace Facility: Council adopts assistance measures in support of the Beninese Armed Forces

Through this assistance, the Beninese Armed Forces will be equipped with a multipurpose military aircraft, and their medical capacities and land medical evacuation capabilities will be strengthened

The Council today adopted an assistance measure worth €5 million under the European Peace Facility to provide the Beninese Armed Forces (Forces Armées Béninoises) with military equipment to meet their operational requirements and pre-deployment training needs. This decision comes on top of two other new assistance measures, worth €25 million and €5 million, adopted on 21 May…

Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt
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Egypt: President El-Sisi Inspects the Strategic Command Headquarters in New Administrative Capital (NAC)

The President affirmed that the new Strategic Command will play a pivotal role in bolstering the state's ongoing efforts to safeguard Egyptian national security across all strategic fronts

Driven by the utmost priority the State accords to maximizing its capabilities and overall strength, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, closely monitored efforts to establish the Strategic Command in the New Administrative Capital. In his directives, President El-Sisi emphasized that the Strategic Command should…

African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS)
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Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Attack on African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS)-Somali National Armed Forces(SNAF) Convoy

The attack claimed two lives and injured personnel from both ATMIS and SNAF

A joint ATMIS – UPDF and SNAF logistics convoy was hit by a Command Wire Improvised Explosive Device (CWIED) yesterday along the Mogadishu-Buffow-Barawe route. The attack claimed two lives and injured personnel from both ATMIS and SNAF. All casualties have been evacuated to medical facilities. We offer our heartfelt condolences…

United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
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Security Dialogue in Wau: Forces Agree That Single Army Must Be United and Work as One

The two-day forum, hosted by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), gathered a total of 42 senior military officers from the country’s two main armed forces

With elections, including the tensions they may cause, set to take place in December, the creation of one national army is essential. Since it will consist of personnel previously belonging to different armed forces, it is paramount that these new brothers and sisters in arms get along. “Peace begins with…

Council of the European Union
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European Peace Facility: Council adopts the first ever assistance measure in support of Kenya Defence Forces

Its objective is to enhance the operational capabilities of the Kenya Defence Forces to protect the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the country

The Council today adopted an assistance measure under the European Peace Facility worth €20 million. Its objective is to enhance the operational capabilities of the Kenya Defence Forces to protect the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the country and its civilian population against internal and external threats. The assistance measure will also contribute to…

LCH Consultancy & Associates

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    • Omar Ali Adib is the Senior Vice President - Middle East, Africa and Central Asia for the Rolls-Royce Civil Aerospace division and is accountable for all aspects of customer relationship in the region
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Locally Produced Sustainable Aviation Fuel will Boost Emission Reductions and Fuel Security in Africa (By Omar Ali Adib)

There are opportunities for Africa in the global transition to cleaner, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), which will need to be indigenously produced to be truly sustainable

By Omar Ali Adib, Rolls-Royce Senior Vice President, Africa. African airlines play a vital role in unlocking trade, providing employment, increasing GDP, and demonstrating national and continental pride. However, they face formidable challenges, foremost among them being the cost of aircraft fuel, which exceeds global averages by up to 30%,…