Monthly Archives: May 2023

Somalia: Africom raid destroyed stolen al-Shabaab weapons

The United States conducted an airstrike that destroyed stolen al-Shabaab weapons and equipment in Somalia near an African Union military base that was attacked by the group, officials reported Saturday. The base in Bulo Marer, 120 kilometers (75 miles) southwest … Continue reading

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Al Qaeda leader killed May 3 2023? some disagreement within the administration

“At 11:42 am local Syrian time on 3 May, US Central Command Forces conducted a unilateral strike in Northwest Syria targeting a senior Al Qaeda leader,” the tweet read. “We will provide more information as operational details become available.” The … Continue reading

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Pakistan: Ghana IMF loan is first use of U.S./China joint restructuring

“Beijing is ultimately trying to rescue its own banks. That’s why it has gotten into the risky business of international bailout lending,” China’s central bank has effectively been lending tens of billions of dollars through what appear as ordinary foreign … Continue reading

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Devil’s hour fear: Russia & Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Russia have signed a bilateral trade agreement aimed at facilitating and reducing costs of trade between the two countries. The deal was signed during a three-day economic conference for Muslim countries that concluded on Friday in Kazan, … Continue reading

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Tunisia: Ghriba synagogue pilgrimage – 5 dead,5 injured

Saied’s remarks angered Jews of Tunisian origins, some of whom posted critical statements online, calling the president a “disgrace.” [May 15 2023] Wissem Khazri, a 30-year-old officer of the National Guard, shot his colleague in the head with a pistol, … Continue reading

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Sudan: USNS Brunswick ferries to Jeddah

[May 5 2023 ] Sudanese and U.S. evacuees are welcomed with flowers as they disembark Thursday from the USNS Brunswick at Jeddah port, Saudi Arabia. The Sudan fighting, which broke out after months of escalating tension between the country’s military … Continue reading

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Tunisia: awaiting final approval of loan from the IMF

As Noureddine Taboubi of the Tunisian General Labor Union or UGTT was giving his May Day speech in the capital Tunis, protesters in the country’s second city Sfax denounced “an IMF government,” saying “No to colonization.” “We back the position … Continue reading

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