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Hostages: Families storm Israel’s parliament demanding deal

Dozens of family members of hostages, held by Hamas, stormed a committee meeting in Israel’s parliament, on Monday, demanding a deal to win their loved ones’ release. This is coming as European Foreign Ministers joined growing international calls for Israel to negotiate the creation of a Palestinian state after the war. The developments showed the […]

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Tanzanian president urges military vigilance for peaceful elections

Tanzanian President, Samia Suluhu Hassan, on Monday, directed the army to ensure that the forthcoming elections were conducted in a peaceful atmosphere. Hassan gave the directive while addressing the Tanzania People’s Defense Force army commanders in Dar-es-Salaam. She said the army should prepare for any challenges that may arise during the forthcoming elections. Tanzania will […]

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Israeli soldiers uncover Gaza tunnel

At the end of a kilometre-long, booby-trapped tunnel in the Gaza Strip, Israeli soldiers discovered cramped cells where the military said Hamas kept about 20 hostages. They found a holding area, five narrow rooms behind metal bars, toilets and mattresses. They also found drawings by a child hostage freed during the November truce, military spokesman […]

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Morocco, Cote d’Ivoire discuss agricultural cooperation

On Friday, Agricultural Ministers of Morocco and Cote d’Ivoire held talks in Berlin on strengthening agricultural cooperation between the two countries, Morocco’s official news agency MAP reported. After meeting on the sidelines of the Berlin International Green Week, Moroccan Agricultural Minister, Mohammed Sadiki said both countries have many experiences to share in the agriculture sector. […]

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Tanzania sets new policy rate at 5.5%

Tanzania’s Central Bank, on Friday, set its main interest rate at 5.5 per cent in a bid to contain inflation within its target and boost economic growth. The Bank of Tanzania had said earlier this month it would start using a benchmark interest rate to signal its monetary policy direction. “The CBR (Central Bank Rate) […]

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S/Arabia may recognise Israel if Palestinian issue resolved – FM

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, on Tuesday,  said the kingdom could recognise Israel if a comprehensive agreement, included statehood for the Palestinians, were reached. Such agreements included statehood for the Palestinians, ambitious talk as war between Israel and Hamas shows no sign of easing. “We agree that regional peace includes […]

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Mali denies Gambian soccer fans entry enroute I/Coast

Malian security forces have reportedly denied entry to Gambian soccer fans, travelling by road to Ivory Coast for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament. Three buses, ferrying at least 50 Gambian fans, were denied entry by the Malian border security forces. This is according to a Gambian online platform, The Alkamba Times (TAT). According […]

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Presidential election kicks off in Comoros

Comoros kicked off its first round of the presidential election on Sunday to select the national leader from among six candidates. The candidates include incumbent President Azali Assoumani, for the next five years. According to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), 338,940 registered voters will vote at 868 polling stations. Comoros has a population of […]

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EXPLAINER: Quick guide to S/Africa’s ICJ’s case against Israel

The two-day public hearing in South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) begins on Thursday. The South African government brought the case against Israel on Dec. 29, accusing it of “genocidal acts” in its assaults on Gaza. Palestinians and pro-Palestine campaigners around the world are hoping the ICJ might […]

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S/Africa says it’ll unilaterally pursue genocide case against Israel

South Africa says it will “unilaterally” complete the genocide case it filed against Israel before the International Court of Justice (ICJ). It advised Arab and Islamic countries to avoid formally joining it (South Africa) in the lawsuit due to time constraints. And because the South African government has the comprehensive political will and necessary experience. […]

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