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🇳🇬 Oil spill occurs at Shell terminal in Nigeria
An oil spill has occurred at the Shell loading terminal in Nigeria's Delta region after a pipeline ruptured, Nigeria's maritime agency said.
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) said the spill which occurred on Saturday at the Bonny terminal has reached shoreline and that it was actively monitoring the situation.
NIMASA added that it was also working with Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) and other stakeholders to assess the extent of the spill and follow-up actions.
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🇳🇪🇲🇱🇧🇫 West Africa bloc offers junta-led states six months to rethink exit
Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger will have a six-month grace period after their scheduled exit from West Africa's main political and economic group next month during which the ECOWAS bloc will try to persuade them to stay.
The summit of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was seen as a chance to address the impending withdrawal of the three countries on Jan. 29, a year after they jointly announced they would leave in a reversal of decades of regional integration.
ECOWAS has so far failed in its goal to push them to reconsider, while the three countries in the insurgency-torn central Sahel region have set up their own alliance, sought ever-closer alignment in defence and other areas and mooted abandoning the West African currency union.
While Jan. 29 remains the official withdrawal date, the effective date for their departure has been extended to July 29 - a transition period during which mediators from the bloc will seek "to bring the three member countries back to ECOWAS without prejudice," commission president Oumar Touray said at the end of the summit.
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🇷🇼🇨🇩 Congo and Rwanda say peace talks in Angola will not take place
A meeting between the presidents of Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo will not take place as planned, both countries said, dashing hopes of a deal to curb Congo's M23 rebel conflict that has displaced more than 1.9 million people.
The event was meant to see a rare face-to-face meeting between the central African leaders in Angola, where long-running negotiations have sought to ease tensions between the neighbours linked to the almost three-year M23 insurgency.
"The cancellation of this tripartite is caused by the refusal of the Rwandan delegation to take part," Congo's presidency said in a statement.
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🇰🇪 #RutoMustGo Trends as Kenyans Protest on Independence Day
The hashtag #RutoMustGo gained traction on Kenya's Independence Day, known as Jamhuri Day, as an expression of dissatisfaction with President Ruto's administration.
Several Kenyans expressed frustration over the leadership of Ruto on social media while he presided over celebrations at Uhuru Gardens under the theme of jobs, entrepreneurship, and migration. Several hashtags also referred to broader grievances, such as the abuse of protest leaders by security forces during anti-government protests earlier in the year, as reported by Human Rights Watch.
Ruto, however, dismissed the criticism during his speech, urging citizens to disregard "reckless negativity" and false information intended to discredit the government.
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🇹🇩🇫🇷 Deby Defends Decision to End Chad's Military Ties With France
Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby has said his decision to end cooperation agreements with the French military is part of a promise he made during his inauguration in May, 2024. In a televised address, Deby said the defense pact no longer meets his country's security needs.
The central African nation had earlier announced that it was ending military ties with France after French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot visited Chad and was reportedly told by Chadian officials that the country's military is "strong enough to protect civilians and their property".
Analysts say the decision is "another nail in the coffin" of France's historic and colonial role in west and central Africa after it was forced to pull its troops out of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso following military coups.
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🇸🇴 Jubaland forces have emerged victorious in a series of battles around Raskambooni, forcing hundreds of Somalia National Army (SNA) soldiers to surrender and flee across the Kenyan border.
The conflict, which erupted following a political dispute, saw intense fighting that began early Wednesday morning and continued into the afternoon. Jubaland Dervish forces successfully broke through opposing troops, with Counter Terrorism Policing Kenya reporting that “hundreds of soldiers from the Somalia National Army (SNA) laid down their arms and sought refuge at Kenya’s Ishakani border point.”
The roots of the conflict trace back to October, when Jubaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam dramatically walked out of the National Consultative Council (NCC) meeting in Mogadishu. The disagreement centered on the electoral system in Somalia, which escalated further when Jubaland President Ahmed Madobe held a controversial election in November, securing his position as the third president of Jubaland after constitutional changes to presidential term limits.
The federal government, led by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, rejected the election as illegal and subsequently issued an arrest warrant for Ahmed Madobe. In late November and early December, federal troops were deployed by air to capture Raaskamboni, with the explicit aim of removing Madobe from power.
However, the military intervention has now backfired spectacularly. Jubaland forces have not only repelled the federal troops but have also taken full control of Kambooni airport, marking a significant military and political victory for Ahmed Madobe.
The surrendering soldiers and those who fled across the Kenyan border represent a significant blow to the federal government’s credibility and military capabilities. As the dust settles, the incident raises serious questions about the stability of Somalia’s political and military institutions.
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🇿🇦 South Africa: Holiday warning as scam injuries surge
A trend in South Africa of people jumping in front of slow-moving cars to get compensation payouts for injuries drew a warning Tuesday from the government’s National Road Accident Fund.
In a statement, it said the phenomenon of people intentionally getting hit near intersections and stop streets was becoming a significant problem. At the same time, it acknowledged that some cases might have been driven by poverty and desperation at an expensive time of the year.
“We acknowledge road users may face socioeconomic challenges,” the fund said.
The RAF allows people to claim compensation from a national fund if injured in car crashes.
But it warned that it was clamping down on bogus claims after identifying the new trend. It said people were waiting for vehicles to “slow down enough that they don’t get killed” before throwing themselves in front of or against the cars to fake an accident.
“The RAF does not compensate someone who intentionally causes a motor vehicle accident, even if this results in serious injuries,” it said.
The fund didn’t say how many cases of people intentionally getting hit by cars it had recorded but said it had rejected nearly 50,000 claims in the period between February 2022 and February this year, some of them because they were fraudulent.
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🇹🇩🇫🇷 France flies out 2 Mirage fighter jets from Chad to signal beginning of military withdrawal
The pair of Mirage 2000-D fighters took off after midday from a French base in the capital, N’Djamena, after Chadian military forces came to wish them farewell, and were returning to a French air force base in Nancy in eastern France, French military spokesman Col. Guillaume Vernet said.
He added that negotiations with Chadian authorities were continuing on how and when France might withdraw other members of its 1,000-strong force in Chad, and whether all or just some of them will leave.
In announcing the end of the defense cooperation agreement with France last month, the Chadian government described the decision as a historic turning point for the country that gained independence in 1960, and said that it would enable Chad to redefine its strategic partnerships in line with national priorities.
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🇬🇭 Police in Ghana have arrested more than 100 people - mostly opposition supporters of President-elect John Mahama - over acts of lawlessness.
Supporters of the newly elected president who want jobs have allegedly attacked some state institutions, looted properties, and engaged in disturbances that have left some police and military personnel injured.
The irate supporters also torched two electoral commission offices due to a delay in announcing the outcome of Saturday's elections and disagreements over some parliamentary results.
Mahama has condemned the vandalism and called on President Nana Akufo-Addo and security agencies to "act decisively" in addressing the violence.
Vice-President Bawumia, the defeated presidential candidate of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), has publicly called on the president-elect to reign in his supporters.
In Ghana, it is common for supporters of the winning party to take over state institutions, demanding that the incumbent government's appointees vacate their offices before the president-elect is sworn in.
This phenomenon is rooted in the country's winner-take-all politics, where the party in power gets to control everything, including jobs and contracts.
There have been similar attacks during previous transitions - a development which civil society has condemned.
The police have warned all individuals and groups engaging in violence, saying they will not tolerate any form of lawlessness.
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🇪🇹 Ethiopia launches first green mobility exhibition
Ethiopia hosted the Ethio-Green Mobility 2024 exhibition in Addis Ababa. The event highlighted electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy technologies, with the government targeting 500,000 EVs in the next decade and planning to replace 95% of fossil fuel-powered vehicles. Currently, over 100,000 EVs are on Ethiopian roads, supported by government initiatives like tax preferences, loan facilitation, and a ban on importing gasoline vehicles. Local and Chinese companies displayed electric vehicles, including minibuses, tricycles, and bicycles, reflecting growing market demand and infrastructure development.
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🇳🇬 Nigerian Air Force conducts air strikes against terrorists in Kukawa
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) launched two air strikes against terrorists in Kukawa, Borno State, neutralizing multiple fighters and destroying enemy infrastructure. In the first operation, fighter jets destroyed a terrorist gun truck based on credible intelligence, crippling their operational capacity. The second strike responded to a distress call from ground troops under attack, engaging terrorists on motorcycles and enabling troops to recover over 20 abandoned vehicles.
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🇧🇫Burkina Faso: international network selling abortion drugs dismantled
The authorities in Burkina Faso have announced the dismantling of an international network for the illegal sale of abortion drugs operating from the capital, Ouagadougou. The network was using social networks and delivery services to distribute banned pharmaceutical products, thereby endangering public health.
According to the national police, the operation led to the arrest of three active members of the network, including medical workers and intermediaries. The police also seized a large quantity of illegal abortion drugs. Initial investigations reveal that these products were transported from a neighbouring country by couriers before being redistributed locally.
The network used social networks to promote its services. Customers could place orders online and make payments via electronic platforms. The drugs were then delivered in sealed parcels, avoiding routine checks. This sophisticated modus operandi allowed this illegal activity to flourish for some time before the police intervened.
The sale of abortifacient drugs without medical supervision poses serious health risks for users. These products, which are often of dubious quality, can lead to serious or even fatal medical complications. The authorities in Burkina Faso would point out that abortion is strictly regulated by law and can only be carried out under medical supervision in very specific circumstances.
🇸🇩🇺🇸 US Special Envoy condemns sexual violence in Sudan
US Special Envoy for Sudan, Tom Perriello, marked the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women by strongly condemning the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and affiliated militias for committing the "vast majority" of sexual violence in Sudan's ongoing conflict. The remarks drew an immediate rebuttal from El Basha Tebeig, an advisor to RSF Commander Mohamed 'Hemedti' Dagalo, who accused Perriello of bias and misrepresentation.
UN human rights experts and organizations like the Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa have documented over 250 cases of sexual violence across Sudan since the war's outbreak.
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🌍 Interpol and Afripol launch massive cybercrime crackdown across African continent
In a coordinated operation codenamed Serengeti, Interpol and the African Union police body Afripol conducted a sweeping cyber-crime investigation across 19 African countries, resulting in the arrest of 1,006 suspects and the dismantling of 134,089 malicious digital infrastructures. The operation specifically targeted criminals involved in ransomware, business email compromise, digital extortion, and online scams, as identified in the 2024 Africa Cyber Threat Assessment Report. In Kenya alone, authorities uncovered a significant online credit card fraud case involving the theft of $8.6 million, which was quickly redistributed through SWIFT transfers to companies in the United Arab Emirates, Nigeria, and China.
More than 35,000 victims were identified, with financial losses approaching $193 million worldwide. Notably, specific cases included an eight-person online Ponzi scheme in Senegal involving five Chinese nationals, who were found with over 900 SIM cards and $11,000 in cash, and a Nigerian individual accused of running online investment scams that netted approximately $300,000 through false cryptocurrency promises.
The Internal Security Principal Secretary, Raymond Omollo, emphasized the growing sophistication of cyber security threats from various sources, including state-sponsored actors, hackers, and individuals misusing technological skills. The convention aims to criminalize a wide range of cyber activities, from illegal system access to computer-related fraud, and to enhance international cooperation in investigating and preventing such crimes.
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🇿🇦 South African expatriate families: relocation to Malta as emerging socioeconomic trend
As global migration patterns evolve, Malta has emerged as a compelling destination for South African families. The island nation has experienced a remarkable 30% increase in South African residency applications over the past two years.
The number of South African students enrolled in Maltese schools has surged by nearly 40% in the last year. Also Malta offers a stark contrast to the security challenges many South Africans experience in their home country.
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🇳🇪 Niger says 39 civilians killed in militant attacks
Suspected jihadists killed 39 civilians, including women and children, in two separate attacks in western Niger's conflict-torn borderlands in recent days, the defence ministry said.
The attackers struck the communities of Kokorou and Libiri, it said, without giving further details on the date of the bloodshed.
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🇲🇺 Mauritius police issue arrest order for former central bank governor
Police in Mauritius have issued an order for the arrest of the Indian Ocean islands' former central bank governor, in connection to an inquiry into a conspiracy to defraud case.
The action, by the police anti-money laundering unit, is the first significant one from the government of Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam, who said last week the outgoing government had falsified the country's gross domestic product (GDP), budget deficit and public debt figures for years.
The former central bank governor, Harvesh Kumar Seegolam, was out of the country and would be arrested as soon as he returned, police said.
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🇾🇹 Several hundreds, maybe thousands, may have died in Mayotte cyclone
Several hundred people, maybe even thousands, may have been killed when the most powerful cyclone in nearly a century hit the French Indian Ocean archipelago of Mayotte, a senior local French official said on Sunday.
Asked about the death toll from Cyclone Chido, the French interior ministry said "it will be difficult to account for all victims" and a figure could not be determined at this stage.
Cyclone Chido hit Mayotte overnight, Meteo-France said, with winds of more than 200 kph (124 mph), damaging housing, government buildings and a hospital. It was the strongest storm in more than 90 years to hit the islands, the forecaster said.
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🇧🇼 Botswana President Promises to Restore Bushmen Rights
The president's announcement came in the same week as the Botswana government allowed the Bushmen to bury Pitseng Gaoberekwe who died in December 2021 on the group's ancestral land, ending a drawn-out impasse. The courts had barred the family from burying Gaoberekwe in his ancestral home in the vast and arid Central Kalahari Game Reserve (CKGR), from which most of his relatives were forcibly removed to protect the wildlife zone.
International tribal rights advocacy group Survival International had argued the Bushmen were pushed out of the game reserve because of diamonds in the area. The previous government denied those allegations, saying it wanted the Bushmen to move closer to modern amenities and life.
Before Gaoberekwe's burial Tuesday, President Duma Boko, who took power six weeks ago, promised to restore the Bushmen's rights, including allowing them to resume hunting wild animals.
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🇸🇴 Situation in Somalia: Crisis in Jubaland
Summary for November 22 - December 12, 2024
The political crisis in Jubaland has reached a peak of escalation. In the city of Ras Kamboni, where Somali troops and local Jubaland Dervish Forces militias were previously deployed, clashes have occurred.
▪️During the brief battles, the Somali army's "Gorgor" brigade, which was trained in Turkey, suffered heavy losses and partially surrendered to the separatists, while other servicemen fled to Kenya. The surrounding areas of the city also came under the control of local forces.
After the rupture with the federal authorities, the Jubaland authorities refused dialogue and moved to escalate the conflict. Interestingly, they had previously evacuated their top leadership abroad. For example, the Jubaland Minister of National Security was evacuated from the country under the escort of Ethiopian troops.
🔻And all this is happening against the backdrop of reconciliation talks between Somalia and Ethiopia, held in Ankara. According to the final communiqué, the two sides agreed on mutually beneficial commercial agreements and sustainable access to the sea.
❗️But this does not mean that the Ethiopian authorities will stop covertly supporting separatists in Somaliland and now in Jubaland.
Due to the rapprochement of the leadership in Mogadishu with the Egyptians, who are rivals of the Ethiopians in the struggle for regional influence, other provocations should be expected. Moreover, the true intentions of the Ethiopians were underscored by the visit of the head of the Ethiopian National Regional Administration of Somalia to Hargeisa to meet with the President of Somaliland.
▪️In addition to the events in Jubaland, the situation in the fight against terrorism also remains stably tense. Some Al-Shabaab attacks take place near the capital. At the same time, in the autonomous Puntland, the armed forces are preparing an offensive against the militants of the "Islamic State" hiding in the rugged mountains.
The latter, at the behest of the Western media, have already managed to become almost the main base of the international terrorist group. What they actually represent - we will find out in the near future.
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🇿🇼 Zimbabwe Launches Mass Drug Campaign Against Elephantiasis
Zimbabwe has launched a mass drug administration (MDA) campaign to combat lymphatic filariasis, also known as elephantiasis, a neglected tropical disease caused by parasitic worms, called roundworms, transmitted by mosquitoes. Between September 16 and 28, the Ministry of Health and Child Care aimed to reach 1.4 million people across seven districts, achieving a 73% success rate in achieving its goal.
Zimbabwe's four most prevalent NTDs in 2023 were bilharzia, intestinal worms, elephantiasis, and blinding trachoma.
The World Health Organization (WHO) survey estimates that 51 million people were infected with elephantiasis in 2018 - a significant number, but a 74% drop from 2000, when a WHO-led program was launched to eradicate elephantiasis. As a result of that program, preventive chemotherapy has been proven to be effective in halting the spread of the causative parasites, but those drugs have limited effectiveness against adult worms.
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🇿🇲 Zambia's Court Blocks Edgar Lungu from Seeking Third Term
In Zambia, the Constitutional Court has ruled that former President Edgar Lungu is not eligible to seek a third term in office. The court’s decision comes after Lungu announced his return to active politics last year.
The country’s highest court determined that Lungu's first term, served from 2015 to 2016 following the death of President Michael Sata, counts as a full presidential term. This ruling effectively blocks his bid for a new mandate.
Lungu said in a statement that Tuesday’s verdict was steered by “the hands of political manipulation.”
The 68 year old faced allegations of corruption while in office, and his wife and other family members are facing graft charges in court which he says is a way from blocking him to.seek a third time in office.
The vice president of Lungu’s party said that the former leader was “not concerned” by the court decision and would continue to campaign and be the party’s presidential candidate in 2026.
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🇸🇩 At least 127, mostly civilians, killed in two days in Sudan bombardments
At least 127 people, mostly civilians, were killed in Sudan on Monday and Tuesday by barrel bombs and shelling from the warring sides, rights activists said.
The 20-month-old war between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has been turning increasingly bloody as ceasefire efforts have stalled, and crises elsewhere have dominated world attention.
The army has stepped up airstrikes in the half of the country that the RSF controls, while the RSF has staged raids on villages and intense artillery strikes. Both have targeted densely populated civilian areas.
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🇺🇬 Ugandan military extends detention of opposition leader Besigye
A Ugandan army court on Tuesday further remanded opposition leader Kizza Besigye to prison until next January.
Besigye's defense team had requested a short adjournement but the court marial head sided with the state which demanded a long break.
Besigye is charged alongside his comrade Obeid Lutale Kamulegeya with endangering national security and subversion. The two were kidnapped by Ugandan intelligence from Kenya's capital in November prompting outrage.
The pair will return to court for mention of their case on January 7, 2025.
Besigye's attorneys have opposed his trial in the army tribunal and have refused to apply for bail before it. A doctor by profession, Besigye is a retired officer of the Ugandan army.
Besigye ran for president and lost to Museveni four times.
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🇱🇷 Liberian warlord and senator Prince Johnson dies at 72
Prince Johnson, a prominent figure in Liberia's 1989-2003 civil wars, died Thursday at age 72. Known for his notorious role in the torture and killing of President Samuel Doe in 1990, Johnson was the longest-serving senator and leader of the Movement for Democracy and Reconstruction party. After his violent past, he became an evangelical preacher and a vocal opponent of war crimes tribunals. His involvement in the civil conflicts, which claimed approximately 250,000 lives, marked a brutal chapter in Liberian history. Johnson passed away at the Hope for Women health center.
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🇸🇸 South Sudan ambassador alleges violent assault by deputy head of mission
Diplomatic tensions have erupted at the South Sudanese embassy in Washington, with Ambassador Santino Fardol W. Dicken accusing Deputy Head of Mission Angong Dhol Acuil of physically assaulting him in his office on November 25, 2024. In a detailed letter to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Fardol described the incident as a "violent attack," providing graphic evidence of injuries and alleging a pattern of misconduct by Acuil, including 70 days of unauthorized absences and previous physical altercations with other diplomats.
The incident has drawn significant public attention, with social media showcasing images of the ambassador's bloodied mouth and calls for official investigation. The situation is particularly sensitive given that Acuil is the daughter of Awut Deng Achuil, the Minister of General Education and Foreign Affairs, which complicates potential disciplinary actions. Fardol has warned of potential legal action and expressed serious concerns about his safety, stating he can no longer work with Acuil, whom he characterizes as "immoral, violent, abusive, and unethical."
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🇿🇦 South Africa's strategic quest for liquefied natural gas
South Africa is actively exploring alternative liquefied natural gas (LNG) sources, particularly from Qatar, to address an impending supply shortage as Mozambique's gas production is expected to decline in 2027. Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa revealed that the government is considering a commercial agreement involving Sasol Ltd. and Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd. to secure new gas supplies. The minister warned of a potential "gas cliff" that could put 5% of the country's gross domestic product at risk, emphasizing the critical nature of finding alternative fuel sources to support industrial operations and maintain economic stability.
To prepare for this transition, South Africa has initiated strategic infrastructure developments, including a request for proposals for an LNG terminal at the Port of Ngqura and plans for another terminal at Richards Bay, expected to become operational in the first quarter of 2028. Ramokgopa, who recently conducted talks in Qatar, stressed the importance of engaging with gas-intensive users to ensure continued supply and minimize economic disruption.
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🇹🇿🇺🇸 Tanzania stands firm on Adani Group contracts despite U.S. indictment
Despite the recent U.S. indictment of Gautam Adani on accusations of bribery and fraud, Tanzania remains committed to its existing contracts with Adani Ports, a unit of the Adani Group. In May, Tanzania entered into a 30-year concession agreement for Adani Ports to operate Container Terminal 2 at Dar es Salaam port and approved a share purchase agreement for a 95% stake in Tanzania International Container Terminal Services for $95 million.
Tanzania Ports Authority Director General Plasduce Mbossa affirmed the government's position, in contrast to neighboring Kenya, which recently scrapped several deals with Adani Group, including airport and power transmission line projects. The Adani Group has denied the U.S. accusations, which include allegations of a $265 million bribery scheme involving Gautam Adani and his nephew.
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🇰🇪 EACC uncovers massive medical insurance tender fraud at Kenya maritime authority
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested Henry Mwasaru, Head of Human Resources and Administration at the Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA), in connection with a KSh 40.5 million medical insurance tender scandal. Mwasaru, along with two insurance brokers, was apprehended during a coordinated operation based on a formal complaint filed on September 30, 2024. The EACC alleges that Mwasaru colluded with KMA's Head of Supply Chain Management, Bevaline Lundu, to irregularly and fraudulently award the staff medical cover tender, violating procurement laws.
Acting on court orders, the EACC seized critical evidence during the operation to support their ongoing investigation. The Commission emphasized its intensified scrutiny of procurement processes for staff medical insurance in public institutions, which have increasingly become channels for embezzlement through bid-rigging and kickbacks. Mwasaru and the other suspects are expected to face charges including abuse of office and procurement irregularities.
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🇳🇬🇨🇳 Nigeria-China trade relations reach new heights
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has highlighted the remarkable trade relationship between Nigeria and China, describing it as one of the highest in Africa. In 2023, bilateral trade reached an impressive 22.6 billion dollars, growing at a remarkable 33 percent annually. Shettima emphasized the strength of this economic partnership during a meeting with a delegation led by Zhang Qingwei, the Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
The diplomatic ties between Nigeria and China have a rich history spanning 53 years, dating back to 1971. President Bola Tinubu's recent visit to China in September 2024 further solidified these relations, with both nations agreeing to elevate their partnership to a comprehensive strategic level.
Addressing security challenges, Shettima appealed to China for support in repositioning Nigeria's security architecture.
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