Trump has proposed a U.S.-led takeover of Gaza following Israel’s military assault, which has killed tens of thousands over the past 17 months. U.S. and Israel have reached out to East African countries to explore resettling Palestinians from Gaza. Sudan rejected the U.S. proposal, while Somalia and Somaliland officials said they were unaware of any…
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Starlink, SpaceX’s Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite internet service, is now operational in Niger after the country’s military government granted it a five-year license to provide high-speed connectivity. Starlink is now operational in Niger after the country granted a five-year license. Niger has low internet penetration and limited digital infrastructure, covering only 30% of its territory.…
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In February 2025, Cirium’s On-Time Performance Report highlighted the exceptional punctuality of several global airlines, with five carriers achieving an on-time performance (OTP) exceeding 90%. Global aviation industry saw a decrease in flight cancellations by 18% in February 2025 FlySafair achieved an on-time performance (OTP) of 95.82%, highlighting its commitment to reliability The report highlights…
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According to the 2024 World Press Freedom Index released by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), several African nations have made notable strides in ensuring journalistic freedom, transparency, and safety for media professionals. Mauritania leads Africa in press freedom ranking, 33rd globally with a score of 74.2 The top 10 African countries for press freedom include Namibia,…
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Botswana and Liberia have made progress in protecting civic freedoms, but the situation has worsened in Burkina Faso, Eswatini, Ethiopia, and Kenya. Business Insider Africa presents the worst African countries for civic freedom in 2025. The list is courtesy of CIVICUS Monitor. Across sub-Saharan Africa, press freedom and civil liberties remain under severe strain, with…
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The global arms trade remains a pivotal factor in international security dynamics, with numerous nations escalating their defence imports to bolster military capabilities. Ukraine is the largest arms importer due to conflict with Russia India continues military modernization due to concerns with China and Pakistan Pakistan imports advanced military equipment due to rivalry with India…
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