Terrorist Who Led Deadly Attack in Kenya Killed.
- Somali troops and US forces this week killed a senior commander of the Al- Shabaab militant group with a $10 million American bounty on his head, the African nation’s information minister said.
Read ahead at: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/somali-us-forces-kill-islamist-with-10-million-bounty--4472616
France to Close Niger Embassy After Row with Military Junta
- France is closing its embassy in Niger indefinitely as tensions between the two countries escalate. The embassy says ”it is no longer able to function or fulfil its mission due to restrictions imposed by Niger’s military government.”
Read ahead at: https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/africa/France-to-close-Niger-embassy-after-row-with-military-junta-1902587
Escalating Military Conflict in Sudan Threatens Displaced Ethiopians.
- Ethiopian refugees, who are housed in the Tunaydbah and Um Rakuba camps in Eastern Sudan, face imminent danger following the surge of militarized violence in Sudan and the evacuation of aid workers.
Read ahead at: https://addisstandard.com/news-escalating-military-conflict-in-sudan-threatens-displaced-ethiopians/
President Calls to End Use of Force to Resolve Differences as Ethiopia Marks Nations and Nationalities Day.
- Ethiopian president Sahlewerk Zewude in her remarks during the celebration of the 18th Nations, Nationalities and People’s day called for the end of use of force to resolve political differences.
Uganda Running Out Of Safe Food Options.
- With a couple of days left before Christmas, people in Uganda are mapping out what Christmas dinner will look like as scientists have listed foods that could predispose consumers to cancer.
Read ahead at: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/uganda-running-out-of-safe-food-options-4472458
