The scramble for the multidimensional control of the African continent by global players is a geopolitical reality. In order to be part of this geopolitical arena, foreign players have been devising different mechanisms for revitalizing partnership and strengthening cooperation with Africa, says Dr. Babafemi A. Badejo, Professor of Political Science …
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6 September
Lessons From Afghanistan Disaster: US Not To ‘Remake Other Countries’ – Analysis
he retreat from Afghanistan by US President Joe Biden is leading to a retreat from Washington’s ambitions of remaking the world as it reevaluates its global role and the threats of tomorrow. As Biden’s America recasts its role as the world’s policeman, the definer and defender of democracy, and the …
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6 September
Northern Cyprus president blasts US senator’s call for Turkish soldiers to leave island
Sen. Bob Menendez called on Turkish soldiers to leave Cyprus, according to Greek media. Northern Cyprus’ president is upset at a US senator for reported comments about the Turkish military on the disputed island. Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey visited Cyprus on Monday. During the trip, he reportedly …
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6 September
Israeli strikes said to target Syria; fragments from defense fire land in Israel
Errant Syrian air defense missile explodes over waters off coast of central Israel, fragments found in north Tel Aviv; no injuries or damage reported Israeli planes carried out airstrikes near Damascus early Friday, Syrian state media claimed, and sounds of explosions were heard in central Israel shortly after. The noise …
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6 September
Iranian tanker carrying fuel for Lebanon to dock in Syria
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah promised Iranian vessels would bring fuel to Lebanon amid its harrowing energy crisis. An Iranian ship carrying fuel for Lebanon will dock in Syria shortly. Iran’s semi-official Al-Alam news outlet reported that the tanker will reach Syria’s Mediterranean port in Baniyas Thursday evening or Friday morning. …
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6 September
Taliban Article Rebuts ISIS Accusations Of Deviation From Earlier Ideology, States: The Taliban Do Not Fight ISIS On Behalf Of West
In an article published in the Taliban’s monthly magazine, Al-Somood, which was released[1] on August 31, 2021, writer Karim Al-Nakadi argued that the views held by the Taliban today are consistent with the Taliban of the past, and responded to several accusations made against the Taliban, including the claim that …
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6 September
Israeli military: Missile fired from Syria toward Israel exploded over sea
A missile was shot from Syria toward Israel Thursday night, according to an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesman. The anti-aircraft missile exploded over the Mediterranean Sea. On Friday morning, residents of central Israel found fragments of the missile, the IDF’s Arabic-language spokesman Avichay Adraee said on Twitter. Images from Israel’s …
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6 September
Northern Cyprus president blasts US senator’s call for Turkish soldiers to leave island
Sen. Bob Menendez called on Turkish soldiers to leave Cyprus, according to Greek media. Northern Cyprus’ president is upset at a US senator for reported comments about the Turkish military on the disputed island. Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey visited Cyprus on Monday. During the trip, he reportedly …
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6 September
Israel opens Chinese-run terminal at Haifa port
Biden’s CIA director raised concerns about Beijing’s growing investment in Israel, according to a report. Israel opened a new terminal run by a Chinese firm at the port of Haifa on Thursday, in a move expected to boost Israel’s economy and open new opportunities for trade with Gulf countries. The …
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6 September
UAE sends aid to Taliban’s Afghanistan
The delivery is the first from the United Arab Emirates since the Taliban seized control of the country during the US military withdrawal. The United Arab Emirates sent humanitarian aid to Afghanistan on Friday. The plane brought “urgent” medical and food aid to the country, which the Taliban took nearly …
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