Iraqi Shia leader warns Iran, US not to involve Iraq in their conflict
“I call on Iran to distance Iraq from its conflict, and I warn the [US] occupier against continuing its conflict … Iraqis are not a party to the conflict.”
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Egyptian, Russian FMs discuss regional issues of mutual interest
During the phone call, Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov examined the overall regional situation
Moroccan King, Israeli PM hold first phone call since normalization
Moroccan King Mohammed VI welcomed the reactivation of cooperation mechanisms between the two countries within framework of peaceful relations
AU warns against disruption to Central African Republic elections
Central African Republic has been struck by violence since 2013 when Muslim Seleka rebels ousted then-president, prompting reprisals from Christian militias
Africa’s confirmed COVID-19 cases near 2.6 million: Africa CDC
The most affected African countries in terms of positive cases include South Africa, Morocco, Egypt, and Tunisia, figures from the Africa CDC showed.
Lebanon records 1st infection with new COVID-19 variant
Health experts have called for halting flights from concerned states to Lebanon to prevent new COVID-19 variant, but no such measures have been taken yet.
EU nations welcome last-minute post-Brexit trade deal with UK
The post-Brexit trade deal will need the approval of the European Parliament, the British Parliament and the EU’s 27 member states.
Egypt’s COVID-19 daily cases exceed 1,000 again, 128,993 in total
Egypt had signed contracts to purchase 30 million doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, in addition to 20 million doses of another vaccine
Botswana imposes 11-day curfew to curb COVID-19 spread over festive season
In a televised speech via Botswana Television, President Mokgweetsi Masisi announced that his government will impose a curfew starting Thursday.
Afghan airstrikes kill 21 Taliban insurgents in southern Helmand province
A group of Taliban insurgents were gathered in Nawa district to attack security checkpoints, but the military planes targeted them in pre-emptive action
Tokyo stocks close higher on hopes for post-Brexit deal, vaccine rollouts
The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average gained 143.56 points, or 0.54 percent, from Wednesday to close the day at 26,668.35.
Sudan, Ethiopia conclude border demarcation committee meetings
Border between the two countries has witnessed rising tensions after Sudan army announced last week that Ethiopian forces ambushed its soldiers
UN agencies condemn Central African Republic violence before elections
UN Human Rights Office said that they were deeply alarmed by reports of escalating violence in Central African Republic just days ahead of the elections
Burkina Faso army kills 13 terrorists
Since 2015, Burkina Faso has been facing a worsening security situation with rampant terrorist attacks that have claimed the lives of over a thousand people
UN refugee agency appeals for support to ease Ethiopia’s Tigray crisis
More than 52,000 refugees have fled Tigray into eastern Sudan over the past six weeks, according to the UN refugee agency.
AU expresses deep concern over situation in Central African Republic
AU Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, expressed deep concern over the evolution of the political and security situation in the Central African Republic
Somali army, Jubaland state forces arrest two senior Al-Shabab operatives
Al-Shabab militant group which is fighting to overthrow the Western-backed Somali government was driven out of the capital Mogadishu in August 2011
2020 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships canceled over COVID-19
The 2020 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships was already postponed three times this year in light of the COVID-19 pandemic
28 killed including 5 civilians as insurgency in Afghanistan hikes
Earlier in the day, a blast targeted a car on the western edge of Afghanistan capital Kabul, killing five including four doctors and injuring two others
Several EU countries to ban flights from UK over new COVID-19 strain
UK PM Johnson said the country was suffering from a new variant of COVID-19 that was as much as 70% more transmissible than previous variants of the virus
IOM says Tigray conflict-affected communities in dire need of humanitarian assistance
Fighting in Tigray region between TPLF and ENDF left hundreds of people dead, thousands displaced and millions in urgent need of humanitarian assistance
Sudanese army vows “not to relinquish an inch of Sudan territories”
The international borders with Ethiopia are known and indisputable, and we will not give up an inch of our country’s land,” said Sudan army
French presidency says Macron’s condition “stable” after COVID-19 infection
On Friday, the French president Emmanuel Macron said in a live video on Twitter that he was doing fine but was working at a slower pace.
Africa’s COVID-19 cases top 2.46m, death toll pass 58,313: Africa CDC
Most affected African countries in terms of the number of positive cases include South Africa, Morocco, Egypt, and Ethiopia, according to Africa CDC
Global PC market to grow 35% in Q4 2020: Canalys
As vaccines roll out and we enter a post-COVID world, businesses and consumers will place emphasis on PC,” said Canalys research director Rushabh Doshi
Nigeria president describes safe return of abducted students as “big relief”
Terror group Boko Haram claimed on Tuesday that it was responsible for the attack, but Nigeria military and the Katsina government had refuted the claim.
Kenya says Al-Shabab militants destroy telecom mast in border region
Al-Shabab militants usually destroy telecom masts to disrupt police response and communication in the area before they could inflict harm on the locals.
UK to do “everything” to secure post-Brexit trade deal with EU: official
Also on Thursday, EU’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier noted that “good progress” has been made in the trade negotiations.
EU proposes twin acts to rein in tech giants
Tech giants including Google, Apple, Amazon, Facebook could face hefty penalties. Google criticized the draft legislation, saying it targets specific firms.
Testosterone capable of preventing diabetes in men: study
After 2 years of treatment, it found that 21% of 413 men receiving a placebo developed type 2 diabetes compared to 12% of men who received testosterone