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Africa: New AU Mission for Somalia – Old Problems, Fresh Solutions?

[ad_1] To succeed in tackling al-Shabaab, the new peace support operation needs appropriate resourcing and protection from regional tensions. Seventeen years after the first African Union (AU) mission was deployed in Somalia to degrade the violent extremist group al-Shabaab, the country is set to have a third peace support operation […]

todayAugust 29, 2024

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Africa: Malaria Vaccine Breakthrough for Pregnant Women

[ad_1] In a world first, the Sanaria PfSPZ malaria vaccine has been shown to protect expectant mothers from malaria before and during pregnancy. Malaria vaccine breakthrough for pregnant women 29 August 2024 In a world first, the Sanaria PfSPZ malaria vaccine has been shown to protect expectant mothers from malaria […]

todayAugust 29, 2024

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Kenya Eyes Five Million Tourist Arrivals By 2027

[ad_1] Nairobi — The Ministry of Tourism is devising a new strategy to increase international tourist arrivals to five million by 2027. It seeks to achieve this through a Tembea Kenya, which will soon be launched, to boost the number from the current about 2 million arrivals yearly. Tourism Cabinet […]

todayAugust 29, 2024

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Africa: What Are Raila Odinga’s Chances of Clinching the Top AU Job?

[ad_1] Kenya's veteran politician Raila Odinga, who this week officially launched his bid for the African Union Commission Chairmanship, now has the uphill task of convincing the majority of the African Union Members to vote for him. Odinga will need a two-thirds majority vote to become the fifth Commission Chair, […]

todayAugust 29, 2024

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Uganda: Golf – Rwanda’s Nsabimana Gears Up for Uganda Open

[ad_1] Budding Rwandan golfer Aloys Nsabimana says he is looking forward to winning the 2024 Uganda Open Golf Championship. Nsabimana, who will be making his third appearance in the international competition, maintains that his aim is to lift the ultimate trophy. He and his brother, Celestine, are leaving for Kampala […]

todayAugust 29, 2024

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Rwanda: Who Are Tussling It Out in Basketball League Playoffs?

[ad_1] The 2024 Rwanda Basketball League (RBL) playoffs tip off on Friday, August 30, at Petit Stade, in what promises to be an action-packed basketball show. Holders APR and Patriots are joined by Rwanda Energy Group (REG) and Kepler in the best-of-five semifinal series before winners advance to the finals […]

todayAugust 29, 2024

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