Why Qatar’s Emir may not attend the Riyadh summit
December 8, 2019 Qatar’s Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani [File photo] In principle, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia this...
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‘We want a nation’: Why Iraqis are protesting
‘Those on the streets stand also for a silent majority – a silent majority that has long kept quiet.’ Mustafa Saadoon Iraqi journalist, founder and...
Aung San Suu Kyi heads to Hague for Myanmar genocide showdown
Peace prize winner will lead her country’s defence against claims at court in Netherlands Owen Bowcott @owenbowcott Sun 8 Dec 2019 A...
US conducts joint knowledge exchange with UPDF in Somalia
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Eric Colon, a combat rescue flight surgeon, teaches Uganda People’s Defense Force soldiers how to apply a tourniquet during a...
Who’s buying the biggest guns in East Africa?
Kampala, Uganda | INDEPENDENT TEAM | Countries in the East African region continue to spend more on strengthening their armed forces, according to latest data....
The folly of walking against corruption
In Summary Patronage. The NRM regime survives on nepotism and patronage – dishing out finances and favours to family and friends, to cronies and supporters....
DP upsets Jubilee Party arithmetic as allies increase
Jacob Ngetich 08th Dec 2019 Deputy President William Ruto interacts with wananchi at Geta Bush grounds during a women empowerment programme, Kipipiri, Nyandarua County. [Photo:...
Turkey faces US sanctions over missile defense deal
The crisis over Turkey’s acquisition of the S-400 air defense system from Russia may come to a head with the threat of US sanctions, according...
United States and Iran swap prisoners in rare act of cooperation
Parisa Hafezi, David Brunnstrom DUBAI/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States and Iran each freed a prisoner on Saturday in a rare act of...
UK PM Johnson’s Conservatives see lead cut: poll
Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks to the media at the soccer match venue, during his campaign event in Cheadle Hulme, Britain December 7, 2019....