Month: June 2023
Al-Shabaab Hideouts in Jubaland
Dozens of AU and Somali soldiers are reported to have died and many more wounded in the two separate Al-Shabaab assaults. The U.S.-trained Danab bridge special forces engaged in a heavy battle with Al-Shabaab in Jubaland state as part of ongoing military operations in Somalia. The crackdown led to the takeover of Qudus, Yaaq dabayl,
Pope peace convoy to visit Ukraine
The Vatican said in May that Francis had asked Zuppi to lead a peace mission to try and “help ease tensions in the conflict in Ukraine”. Italian Cardinal Matteo Zuppi headed to Kiev Monday as Pope Francis’ peace envoy for two-day talks with the Ukrainian authorities on the war with Russia, the main purpose of
call for a post-war demilitarized zone in Russia
Earlier in May, the head of Ukraine’s Main Directorate of Intelligence said in an interview that he wanted a deep demilitarized zone inside Russia imposed after the conflict and answered questions about his country’s efforts to assassinate Russian propagandists. The Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Mykhailo Podolyak also tweeted on May
Attack on company’s file transfer tools
Corporate file-transfer tools have become an increasingly attractive target for hackers, as finding a vulnerability in a popular enterprise system can allow the theft of data from multiple victims. Security researchers are sounding the alarm after hackers were caught exploiting a newly discovered vulnerability in a popular file transfer tool used by thousands of organizations
Sudan rejects Volker Perthes to continue heading the UNITAMS mission
On June 2, the Security Council extended the UN Integrated Transition Assistance Mission mandate in Sudan (UNITAMS) for an additional six months until December 3. However, the Council remained silent on Perthes’s status, despite reports suggesting the UN secretary-general supported his continuation. Sudan’s ambassador to the United Nations emphasized Sudan’s refusal to allow Volker Perthes
African Interests In Global Tax Rules
The African Union and relevant partners, in regard to addressing the issue of wasteful tax incentives, stemming of illicit financial flows respectively, and improving continental domestic resource mobilization necessary for the development of the continent. Africa moves to protect its interests in the global tax rules to increase revenues and stem illicit financial flows, the
Intra-African Trade Stands At 14%
Despite the take-off of African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which aims to facilitate the growth of intra-African trade by eliminating trade barriers, harmonising trade rules and fostering synergies among African nations. Intra-African trade accounts for approximately 14% of total trade in Africa, compared to significantly higher percentages achieved by Europe, North America and Asia,
Ukraine “attack” in Belgorod
Once again, the “Russian Volunteer Corps” and the “Freedom Russia” legion claimed responsibility for the attacks. They wanted to bring freedom, peace and tranquillity to Russia, the fighters announced. Russia’s military has destroyed more than 50 fighters in new attacks from the Ukrainian side in its own border area near Belgorod, according to official information
Kremlin warns of Ukraine joining NATO
Moscow has intensified aerial attacks on Kyiv since the beginning of May. It comes as Ukraine prepares for an anticipated counteroffensive. British Defence Minister Ben Wallace said that his country supports Ukraine’s NATO accession, yet added that political realities might slow the process. Though “that path is open,” it is not possible to add members
Zelenskyy’s about counter offensive
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his army is ready to stage a much-awaited counteroffensive against Russia, but warned of mass casualties unless Western allies can provide more military aid. In particular, Zelenskyy called for more deliveries of the US-made Patriot air defense system that he said was the only weapon that could defend Ukraine’s skies.