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U.S. to send 200 troops to Israel to help stabilize Gaza , without setting foot inside
The United States is sending up to 200 troops to Israel, not for combat, but to help bring a bit of order to the chaos surrounding Gaza. The mission, announced by U.S. officials on Thursday, will focus on coordinating humanitarian aid and security...

Defence remains Algeria's top yearly expenditure for 2026
The North African state's new budget draft continues a trend that began in 2020. [Getty] Algeria is set to allocate roughly $25 billion to its military in 2026, maintaining defence spending at record levels and accounting for almost a quarter of...

Africa has ‘unlimited’ solar potential. Off-grid power could help light up the continent
Globally, more than 660 million people still lack access to electricity — and 85% of them reside in sub-Saharan Africa. Washikala Malango was one of these people. Malango was born and raised in Baraka, a village on the shores of a vast lake in the...

Senegal Faces South Sudan in Crucial World Cup Qualifier
JUBA, South Sudan — Senegal‘s national team, the Teranga Lions, faces South Sudan on October 10, 2025, in a FIFA World Cup qualifying match that could secure their place in the tournament. Senegal leads Group B with 18 points, remaining unbeaten...

US to deploy 200 troops to Israel for task force, won't go into Gaza
The United States will deploy up to 200 troops to Israel to establish a task force to support stabilization efforts in Gaza, but no Americans are expected to be deployed into the Palestinian enclave, US officials said on Thursday. The US...

Team Europe commits €11.5bn of investment to South Africa
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on October 9 unveiled a Team Europe investment package worth nearly €12-billion, at the Global Gateway Forum, in Brussels, Belgium. Through Global...

US to deploy 200 troops to assist Israeli troops during Gaza ceasefire
The US will deploy 200 troops to establish a coordination center overseeing Gaza ceasefire implementation, working with Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, and possibly the UAE. US officials announced on Thursday that Washington will deploy up to 200 troops to...

Today is International Day Against the Death Penalty
Today is International Day Against the Death Penalty. October 10th has been a moment to focus on the issue since 2001. This year continues the theme of challenging the misconception that the death penalty can make people and communities safer....

Who was Ruthe of Meritania and why was she in Elizabethan Amersham?
Meritania Meritania or Mauritania was a Moorish, predominately Muslim kingdom, now part of Morocco on the Atlantic coast of Africa (further north than the current state of Mauritania). England had been trading in the area since an English trade...

From Doha strike to Sharm el-Sheikh breakthrough: How US brokered elusive Gaza deal
In the days following Israel’s September 9 missile strike targeting Hamas’s leaders in Doha, as the limited nature of the results began to crystallize, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu chose to double down on the decision, which had galvanized...
U.S. Positions Itself as Alternative to China in Africa
The race for Africa’s energy future is intensifying as the United States and China compete for dominance in the continent’s economic and infrastructure landscape, a contest that could shape global power dynamics for decades. Washington is now...
US to deploy up to 200 troops for Gaza task force with no operations on ground
WASHINGTON - The United States will deploy up to 200 troops to Israel to establish a task force to support stabilisation efforts in Gaza, but no Americans are expected to be deployed into the Palestinian enclave, US officials said on Oct 9. The US...

Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025 to be Co-Chaired by The Gambia First Lady and Merck Foundation Chief Executive Office (CEO) and Inaugurated by the President of The Gambia
(MENAFN- News.Africa-Wire) Merck Foundation (), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, will conduct the 12th Edition of their annual conference, “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Lumina”y”, in partnership with the Government of The Gambia in...

Gaza flotilla: Berlin venue Oyoun founder released from Israeli prison as Björk calls for "safe return" of detained childhood friend
Despite threats, she said the crew maintained radio contact with Israeli forces, insisting their mission was legal under international laws including the San Remo Manual, the Geneva Convention, and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the...

US to deploy 200 troops to Israel for Gaza task force
The United States will deploy up to 200 troops to Israel to establish a task force to support stabilization efforts in Gaza, but no Americans are expected to be deployed into the Palestinian enclave, US officials said on Thursday. The US...


world US to deploy 200 troops for Gaza task force with no operations on ground in Gaza
WASHINGTON — The US will deploy up to 200 troops to Israel to establish a task force to support stabilization efforts in Gaza, but no Americans are expected to be deployed into the Palestinian enclave, US officials said on Thursday (Oct 9). The US...

‘No US troops are intended to go into Gaza,’ officials say as Washington deploys 200 troops to Israel for Gaza task force
The United States will deploy up to 200 troops to Israel to establish a task force to support stabilization efforts in Gaza, but no Americans are expected to be deployed into the Palestinian enclave, U.S. officials said on Thursday. The U.S....

U.S. to deploy 200 troops to Israel for Gaza task force
The United States will deploy up to 200 troops to Israel to establish a task force to support stabilization efforts in Gaza, but no Americans are expected to be deployed into the Palestinian enclave, U.S. officials said on Thursday. The U.S....

US to deploy 200 troops for Gaza stability task force
WASHINGTON: The United States will deploy 200 troops as part of a joint task force for Gaza stability, with no Americans on the ground in the Palestinian enclave, two senior US officials said on Thursday. The officials, speaking to reporters on...