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In Burkina Faso, Local Militias Take Lead In Anti-Terror Fight

The Volunteers for the Defense of the Fatherland group is seen as a stop-gap measure to halt a spreading conflict. The post In Burkina Faso, Local Militias Take Lead In Anti-Terror Fight appeared first on Zenger News.

Sudan Target Of Russian Disinformation Campaign

As tensions grow in Ukraine, Sudan is another important target for expanded Russian influence. The post Sudan Target Of Russian Disinformation Campaign appeared first on Zenger News.

Sub-Saharan Africa Forum Seeks To Engage Young People In Fight Against Extremism

Meetings in Burkina Faso highlight the role of youth in stemming terrorism. The post Sub-Saharan Africa Forum Seeks To Engage Young People In Fight Against Extremism appeared first on Zenger News.

VIDEO: US ‘Did Not Fail’ In Afghanistan, Legendary French Writer Says

Film premiere of "The Will to See" challenges Americans to re-engage with the world’s dangerous, desperate places. The post VIDEO: US ‘Did Not Fail’ In Afghanistan, Legendary French Writer Says appeared first on Zenger News.

Security Worsens In Eastern Democratic Republic Of Congo Despite Military Takeover

Islamic State-linked militants killed 19 people on Aug. 27 as military and civilian authorities traded blame games. The post Security Worsens In Eastern Democratic Republic Of Congo Despite Military Takeover appeared first on Zenger News.

Abu Dhabi To Host Inaugural Global Media Congress In November 2022

The event will be a platform for international companies interested in engaging in the region's media markets. The post Abu Dhabi To Host Inaugural Global Media Congress In November 2022 appeared first on Zenger News.

Chinese Takeaway: Beijing Firm Demands Billions Before Opening The New Railway It’s Running 

Chinese operator Afristar demands $348 million before turning over the railway's operations to the Kenyan government. The post Chinese Takeaway: Beijing Firm Demands Billions Before Opening The New Railway It’s Running  appeared first on Zenger News.

Zimbabwean President Fears US, West Will Use Covid-19 Vaccines To Topple Him

Harare has spurned Covid-19 vaccines from the US and West in favor of Russian, Chinese, and Indian shots. The post Zimbabwean President Fears US, West Will Use Covid-19 Vaccines To Topple Him appeared first on Zenger News.

Darfur: Sudan’s ‘Forgotten War’ Rages On

A Sudanese refugee from Tennessee has left the comfort of his American home to help in the humanitarian assistance in Darfur. The post Darfur: Sudan’s ‘Forgotten War’ Rages On appeared first on Zenger News.

ISIS, Al-Qaeda Expanding In Africa: United Nations

A United Nations report says travel restrictions due to the pandemic disrupted terror activities. The post ISIS, Al-Qaeda Expanding In Africa: United Nations appeared first on Zenger News.

Ethiopia Completes Second Phase Of Filling Africa’s Largest Dam, Angering Egypt And Sudan 

Egypt and Sudan fear that a severe reduction in the River Nile waters due to the Ethiopian dam could threaten their people. The post Ethiopia Completes Second Phase Of Filling Africa’s Largest Dam, Angering Egypt And Sudan  appeared first on Zenger News.

Sudan Terms Ethiopian Notice On Filling Controversial Nile Dam ‘Useless’

Tunisia has petitioned the UN Security Council on behalf of Egypt and Sudan to stop Ethiopia from filling up the dam. The post Sudan Terms Ethiopian Notice On Filling Controversial Nile Dam ‘Useless’ appeared first on Zenger News.

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