Kenya reshuffles cabinet to boost service delivery
The Kenyan leader also nominated six new principal secretaries who will also undergo vetting by parliament before assuming their new responsibilities as stipulated in the constitution
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UN says over 5 mln people in Somalia need assistance in 2020
The report urges donors to build on 2019 gains, sustain lifesaving response and support livelihoods early in 2020. ”
Tunisian president asks parties to submit proposals of new PM
Saied called on the parties concerned to explain the reasons for their choices and the criteria they adopted as of Jan. 16,” the statement said. on Jan. 11, Tunisian parliament rejected the government proposed by Tunisian Prime Minister-designate Habib Jemli.
U.S. House to vote to send Trump impeachment articles to Senate
The timetable means that the House managers would ceremonially walk the articles of impeachment from the House chamber to the Senate well later in the day Wednesday, formally presenting them and prompting a trial to commence, said the report
AU chairperson welcomes ceasefire agreement in Libya
Mahamat further called on “all stakeholders to concentrate their efforts towards the continuation of the peace process.”
Zambian president says it is unacceptable for outsiders to dictate Africa’s governance
In remarks delivered when outgoing Sudanese Ambassador to Zambia Award Ali paid a courtesy call on him, the Zambian leader said his government remains committed to cooperating with all the regional bodies it was affiliated to in Africa
Arab League, Germany discuss recent developments in Libya
Gheit and Maas also touched upon the preparations for Berlin conference to be held later in January for reaching a comprehensive political settlement in Libya.
Over 22 mln phone users in Tanzania are yet to register biometrically as deadline nears: official
The registration move was aimed at getting rid of dishonest telephone line users, controlling cybercrime and protecting Tanzanians against those abusing the telecom sector
Zambia embarks on tourism marketing in Brazil
The Zambian envoy further revealed that plans were underway for the holding of a tourism expo in Brazil this year to market the country’s tourism potential
At least 31 Zimbabweans affected by anthrax
At least 27 cattle have since died from the disease in the two districts. The three human cases in Marondera were picked at a clinic in Chimbwanda small-scale farming area on Jan. 2 and confirmed at the Chinese-built Mahusekwa Hospital on Jan. 6, according to a memorandum from district veterinary office to the provincial veterinary office
European powers reject Turkey’s decision to send troops to Libya
Top diplomats from Britain, Italy, Germany, France as well as the European Union said in a joint statement after the meeting that “there is no military solution to the Libyan crisis… An immediate cessation of hostilities is therefore crucial.”
Presidential election runoff kicks off in Guinea-Bissau
More than 760,000 voters in the West African country are expected to cast their ballots in 3,139 polling stations in the runoff, which began at 7 a.m. local time (0700 GMT).
10 killed in suspected Houthi missile attack on military parade in southern Yemen
“The missile hit the guest platform just 20 minutes after the end of the military graduation parade, causing a huge blast,” said Fuad Jubary, spokesman of the newly-recruited forces.
Shells hit military base housing US troops in northern Iraq
The brief statement gave no further details about the incident, saying that more details will be released later.
Israeli missiles targeting Syria launched from Lebanon: TV channel
People in the capital Damascus heard the sound of powerful explosions as a result of the firing of air defenses triggered by the missile attack.
Syrian army continues operation in Idlib
The report noted that the army destroyed rebel positions and fortifications and eliminated large numbers of the rebel militants.
South Sudan leaders agree to form unity government by mid-February 2020
Kiir who held a two-hour meeting with Machar at the State House said the current prevailing ceasefire will continue to hold, noting that the parties are committed to ending the conflict.
Taliban claims responsibility for suicide bombing in South Afghanistan amid peace talks with US
Both the US and the Taliban outfit were close to signing a peace deal in September, but President Donald Trump suspended negotiations after a Taliban-led car bomb claimed 10 lives, including a U.S. soldier in Kabul on 5 September.
FBI says investigating Florida naval base shooting as “act of terrorism”
The FBI has identified the shooter as Mohammed Alshamrani, 21, a second lieutenant in the Royal Saudi Air Force who was on the base for flight training.
Two Algerian former PMs subject to heavy sentences
They were charged of corruption in two cases, namely car assembly plants and the secret funding of election campaign of ousted President Abdelaziz Bouteflika.
UN nuclear watchdog approves Argentine diplomat Grossi as new chief
Grossi, 58, will serve a term of four years starting from Dec. 3, succeeding Yukiya Amano, a Japanese diplomat who had held the position since 2009, and died in July well before the end of his third four-year term.
UAE-rehabilitated Yemeni airport receives 1st flight after 5 years of suspension
An official of Hadramout’s local authority told Xinhua on condition of anonymity that “the UAE successfully completed the reconstruction process of the Riyan airport in Hadramout and it is officially reopened.”
3 wooden coffins unearthed in Egypt’s Luxor
“The three coffins date back to the 18th Dynasty, and are in a good condition of preservation,” said Mostafa Waziri, secretary-general of the ministry’s Supreme Council of Antiquities.
Al-Shabab militants kill 2 gov’t officials in southern Somalia
According to an officer who declined to be named, the militants launched an attack in Adayga village and there was an exchange of fire between the army and the militants.
Turkey says to start sending IS fighters home amid row with Europe
Over the last week, Turkish interior minister Suleyman Soylu has several times harshly criticized European countries for inaction, vowing to repatriate IS militants, even if their citizenship has been revoked.
Trump says might attend Russia’s victory day parade next May
“It is in the middle of the political season, so I will see if I can do it, but I would love to go if I could,” Trump said.
Iran threatens to target US interests if attacked
“Even if a country is not directly involved in a possible war (against Iran), but its territory is used by the enemy, we would consider that country hostile territory and treat it like an aggressor,” Shekarchi said.
Prolonged violence hurts global investors’ confidence in Hong Kong: financial chief
Chan said the prolonged violence, including vandalizing shops and public facilities, has taken its toll on both Hong Kong’s economy and its reputation as a safe global commercial and financial centre.
Trump administration officials subpoenaed in impeachment inquiry amid escalating partisan tensions
The subpoenas were issued to acting Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought, OMB’s Associate Director of National Security Programs Michael Duffey, and State Department Counselor Ulrich Brechbuhl.
Over 2,000 Syrian soldiers deployed on key road in northern Syria: monitor
The Syrian military units, which were deployed on the highway, were accompanied by Russian forces, said the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.