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Friday November 22, 2024 Mogadishu (HOL) — The Japanese government has donated critical equipment to Somalia’s Police Force Mine Action Unit, to strengthen its capacity to detect and neutralize explosive devices in the country.  Somali Police Chief Brigadier General Asad Osman Abdullahi received the equipment during a ceremony in Mogadishu on Thursday. He thanked Japan for its support, describing the donation as vital for enhancing public safety.  “This equipment and the training provided by Japan and UNMAS are crucial in safeguarding Somali citizens from the persistent threats posed by IEDs,” said Brigadier General Abdullahi.  The Mine Action Unit, which plays a key role in mitigating the dangers of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), is undergoing specialized training facilitated by the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS). IED attacks have inflicted significant casualties among both civilians and military personnel, underscoring the importance of equipping and training security forces to counter the ongoing...

Mackie M. Jalloh: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 21 November 2024: The Government of Sierra Leone, through the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MOECC), has announced the lifting of the suspension on the transportation of timber logs, signalling a major shift in the regulation of one of the country’s most contentious industries. The decision, made in consultation with key partners such as the Office of National Security and the Ministry of Internal Affairs, comes with immediate effect and aims to restore operations under stringent conditions to ensure compliance with environmental standards. The press release, issued on November 18, 2024, detailed the framework guiding the resumption of timber transportation within and beyond Sierra Leone. While the move has been welcomed by timber stakeholders, environmental advocates remain cautious, calling for vigilance in ensuring that the industry does not once again spiral into unchecked exploitation. Conditions for Timber Operations The MOECC has emphasized that...

STORY: Peace, security improving in Africa: AU commissioner SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 20, 2024 DATELINE: Nov. 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:25 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: POLITICSSHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): BANKOLE ADEOYE, African Union (AU) Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security 3. various of the meeting 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Engl Source link

São-Tomé, 22 Nov. 2024 ( STP-Press ) –  O Primeiro-ministro, Patrice Trovoada em entrevista a RDP-Africa, revelou que o aumento das taxas aeroportuárias  foi apenas de 14%  para voos internacionais  e com uma  baixa de 40% para voos domésticos, tendo admitido uma falha de comunicação do governo neste processo. “Trata-se de uma actualização da taxa, uma actualização que no fundo para voos internacionais, uma porção da viagens representam um pouco a volta de 14%”-  disse Patrice Trovoada. O Chefe do governo acrescentou que “no que diz respeito a luta contra dupla insularidade, no caso do Príncipe as taxas baixam um pouco mais de 40%” “Talvez aqui temos um défice de informação e aí talvez seja culpa do governo que devia ter comunicado melhor”- admitiu o Primeiro-ministro. Patrice Trovoada acrescentou que “ aquilo que é provavelmente uma novidade é que anteriormente as taxas só diziam respeito a saída de passageiros de...

While acknowledging that the reforms had weakened Nigerians’ purchasing power, President Tinubu said his administration will continue to provide social safety nets to cushion the unintended consequences. President Bola Tinubu has assured that his administration will continue to prioritise the welfare of the poor and most vulnerable even as the economic reforms bear fruit. A statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said that Mr Tinubu stated this on Wednesday night in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, when the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, paid him a courtesy call on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders’ Summit. While acknowledging that the reforms had weakened Nigerians’ purchasing power, President Tinubu said his administration will continue to provide social safety nets to cushion the unintended consequences. Congratulating the IMF Chief on her election for a second term in office, Mr...