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May 28, 2025
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Uganda suspends military cooperation with Germany: army



Nairobi (AFP) May 25, 2025
Uganda has "suspended" all military cooperation with Germany, its army said Sunday, claiming the German ambassador "engaged in subversive activities" in the east African country. The army earlier accused some European embassies of supporting "negative and traitorous groups", singling out German ambassador Matthias Schauer. It followed reports that diplomats had criticised the behaviour of President Yoweri Museveni's son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is head of the army. Kainerugaba, who is cons ... read more

AFRICA NEWS
Sudan denies using chemical weapons after US imposes sanctions
Port Sudan, Sudan (AFP) May 23, 2025
Sudan's army-aligned government on Friday denied US allegations that it had used chemical weapons in its war against paramilitary rivals, a day after Washington said it would impose sanctions. ... more
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Along Ghana's vanishing coast, climate change swallows history, homes
Keta, Ghana (AFP) May 27, 2025
The salty wind blows across the ruins of Ghana's Fort Prinzenstein, where thick walls once held thousands of enslaved Africans before their journey across the Atlantic. ... more
FROTH AND BUBBLE
India races to contain oil spill after container ship sinks
Bengaluru, India (AFP) May 26, 2025
India's coastguard raced on Monday to contain an oil spill from a container ship with hazardous cargo that sank off the southern coast a day earlier, Kerala's state government said. ... more
AFRICA NEWS
Germany brands allegations against ambassador in Uganda 'absurd'
Berlin (AFP) May 26, 2025
Germany on Monday branded allegations against its ambassador to Kampala "absurd", a day after the Ugandan army accused him of being "engaged in subversive activities" there. ... more
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S.Africa moves to ease black empowerment law under Starlink pressure
Johannesburg (AFP) May 23, 2025
South Africa's government is moving towards easing its black ownership laws in the telecoms sector - a policy change that would smooth the way for Elon Musk's Starlink to enter the local market. ... more
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Ancient town and its manuscripts face ravages of the Sahara
Oualata, Mauritania (AFP) May 26, 2025
From his roof, Sidi Mohamed Lemine Sidiya scans the mediaeval town of Oualata, a treasure that is disappearing under the sands of the Mauritanian desert. ... more
AFRICA NEWS
On patrol for jihadists with Mauritania's camel cavalry
Achemime, Mauritania (AFP) May 23, 2025
A posse of turban-clad soldiers perched on "ships of the desert" may conjure images of the past but Mauritania's camelback cavalry plays a vital role in the fight against jihadism today. ... more
TRADE WARS
Developing nations face 'tidal wave' of China debt: report
Sydney (AFP) May 27, 2025
The world's poorest nations face a "tidal wave of debt" as repayments to China hit record highs in 2025, an Australian think tank warned Tuesday in a new report. ... more

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Somalia climate shocks and aid cuts create perfect storm
Mogadishu (AFP) May 22, 2025
After his home in the Somali capital was battered by torrential rains, Mohamed Abdukadir Teesto worries about his future at a time when local and foreign aid is vanishing. ... more
SHAKE AND BLOW
6.1-magnitude quake hits off Greek island of Crete: USGS
Athens (AFP) May 22, 2025
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake rattled the Greek island of Crete on Thursday, the US Geological Survey said, with no major damage immediately reported. ... more
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Six dead in ICoast landslide after heavy rain
Abidjan (AFP) May 21, 2025
Six people died in an overnight landslide after torrential rain in Ivory Coast's main city Abidjan, a government minister and emergency workers said. ... more
FLORA AND FAUNA
Asian elephants found to have significantly larger brains than African counterparts
Berlin, Germany (SPX) May 21, 2025
Asian elephants possess brains approximately 20 percent heavier than those of African elephants, despite being smaller in overall body size, according to a new study by researchers from Humboldt-Uni ... more
WATER WORLD
China to host Pacific Island leaders, seeking closer ties
Beijing (AFP) May 21, 2025
China's top diplomat will host leaders from Pacific Island nations next week for a summit, Beijing announced on Wednesday, as it seeks closer ties with the strategic region. ... more
FARM NEWS
Kenyan trial challenges law against seed sharing
Nairobi (AFP) May 20, 2025
Kenyan farmers on Tuesday launched a court challenge to laws that prevent them from selling and sharing unregulated seeds. ... more
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Nigeria army head vows to counter jihadist attacks
Maiduguri, Nigeria (AFP) May 15, 2025
Nigeria's top military officer on Thursday told troops in a region battling increased jihadist unrest that the attacks would be quickly resolved. ... more
AEROSPACE
Crew killed in Egyptian military training jet crash
Cairo (AFP) May 19, 2025
An Egyptian military training aircraft crashed during an air force exercise on Monday, killing its crew, the military said. ... more
OIL AND GAS
UAE-Morocco consortium sign $14 billion worth of energy, water deals
Rabat (AFP) May 19, 2025
Morocco on Monday signed deals with an Emirati-Moroccan consortium for energy and water infrastructure projects, which according to one of the companies involved were worth more than $14 billion. ... more
TECH SPACE
Microsoft strikes deal with Musk to host Grok AI
Seattle (AFP) May 19, 2025
Microsoft on Monday said its cloud servers will now host Grok from Elon Musk's xAI, days after the chatbot went off the rails with talk of "white genocide" in South Africa. ... more
AFRICA NEWS
Sudan accuses UAE of deporting consular staff
Port Sudan, Sudan (AFP) May 17, 2025
Sudan's army-aligned government on Saturday accused the United Arab Emirates of deporting its consular staff, nearly two weeks after Khartoum severed diplomatic ties with the Gulf state. ... more
AFRICA NEWS
Mali army accused of killing 20 civilians: rights group
Dakar (AFP) May 17, 2025
At least 20 civilians were killed and buried in mass graves after being arrested by soldiers in central Mali, local sources and the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) said on Saturday. ... more
ROBO SPACE
Musk's xAI blames 'unauthorized' tweak for 'white genocide' posts
Washington (AFP) May 17, 2025
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup has blamed an "unauthorized modification" for causing its chatbot Grok to generate misleading and unsolicited posts referencing "white genocide" in South Africa. ... more
UAV NEWS
Drones drag Sudan war into dangerous new territory
Cairo (AFP) May 15, 2025
Paramilitary drone strikes targeting Sudan's wartime capital have sought to shatter the regular army's sense of security and open a dangerous new chapter in the war, experts say. ... more
AFRICA NEWS
Kinshasa deploys excavators against illegally built homes
Kinshasa (AFP) May 15, 2025
A mother watched in despair as an excavator demolished her Kinshasa home, part of a campaign to clamp down on unauthorised buildings after deadly floods. ... more
SHAKE AND BLOW
Five dead in Algeria after torrential rain and floods
Algiers (AFP) May 15, 2025
Five people have died and more than a hundred were injured as heavy rain caused flooding in several regions of Algeria, the country's civil defence service said Thursday. ... more
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Ancient Hands Reveal Diverse Gripping Abilities in Early Hominins
Berlin, Germany (SPX) May 15, 2025
New research has shed light on the gripping abilities of early human ancestors in South Africa, revealing distinct differences in hand function and dexterity. Scientists from the Max Planck Institut ... more
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Uganda army chief threatens voters who don't choose his father
Nairobi (AFP) May 15, 2025
The Ugandan president's son said Thursday that any citizen who voted against his father in upcoming polls would be deported, while also banning women in the army from wearing trousers. ... more
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NUKEWARS
U.S. imposes another round of Iran-related sanctions amid nuclear deal negotiations
Washington DC (UPI) May 14, 2025
The United States has imposed additional Iran-related sanctions, as the Trump administration negotiates with Tehran on a new nuclear weapons deal. ... more
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Chimpanzees Use Medicinal Plants for Wound Care and Hygiene in Ugandan Forests
London, UK (SPX) May 14, 2025
Scientists observing chimpanzees in Uganda's Budongo Forest have documented sophisticated medical behaviors, including both self-directed and prosocial care. These findings offer fresh insights into ... more
PILLAGING PIRATES
Spain busts lucrative Chinese-Arab money laundering ring
Madrid (AFP) May 14, 2025
Spanish police on Wednesday said they had broken up a Chinese-Arab ring that laundered $21 million of proceeds from people and drug trafficking through the informal "hawala" money transfer system. ... more
SPACE TRAVEL
Axiom advances space health tech and cancer studies with Ax 4 mission
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 05, 2025
Axiom Space is redefining research in orbit through its fourth mission to the International Space Station, known as Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4). This milestone mission carries the highest number of scien ... more
DEMOCRACY
Guinea doing 'everything' to hold elections in December: PM
Conakry (AFP) May 13, 2025
Junta-ruled Guinea is doing "everything" to ensure presidential and parliamentary elections are held in December, Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah told AFP on Tuesday. ... more
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