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Apr
17
2024
By JAMES MACKENZIE
Israeli war cabinet to meet for third time on response to Iran’s attack

Israeli war cabinet to meet for third time on response to Iran’s attack

WORLD
ISRAEL'S war cabinet was set to meet for the third time in three days, an official said, to decide on a response to Iran's first-ever direct attack, amid international pressure to avoid further escalating the conflicts in the Middle East. Military chief of staff Herzi Halevi had promised that Saturday night's launch of more than 300 missiles, cruise missiles and drones from Iran into Israeli territory "will be met with a response", but gave no details. While the attack caused no deaths and little damage, thanks to the air defences and countermeasures of Israel and its allies, it has increased concerns that violence…
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Jan
23
2024
By SETH ONYANGO, BIRD STORY AGENCY
Kenyan coastal gem gets a direct link to Middle East as Dubai ties to Africa

Kenyan coastal gem gets a direct link to Middle East as Dubai ties to Africa

NEWS
MOMBASA is set for a surge in tourism after FlyDubai launched direct flights between Dubai, the commercial hub of the United Arab Emirates, and the coastal city. This new direct route, a first for any UAE airline, is also poised to strengthen economic ties and cultural exchange between the two regions. Flydubai will operate four weekly direct flights to Mombasa from January 17, 2024, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. The carrier becomes the first national carrier to operate direct flights from Dubai and to the coastal city as it makes a foray into Africa. "We remain committed to opening…
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Jan
20
2024
By PARISA HAFEZI, CHARLOTTE GREENFIELD and GIBRAN NAIYYAR PESHIMAM
Iran-Pakistan flare-up rooted in restive borderlands, not Mideast strife

Iran-Pakistan flare-up rooted in restive borderlands, not Mideast strife

WORLD
AN Iranian strike on Pakistan this week that drew a rapid military riposte and raised fears of greater regional turmoil was driven by Iran's efforts to reinforce its internal security rather than its ambitions for the Middle East, according to three Iranian officials, one Iranian insider and an analyst. Both the heavily armed neighbours, oftentimes at odds over instability on their frontier, appear to want to try to contain the strains resulting from the highest-profile cross-border intrusions in recent years, two analysts and two of the officials said. Iran sent shockwaves around the region on Tuesday with a missile strike against what it…
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Jun
29
2023
By PHIL STEWART and IDREES ALI
US asks what’s next for Wagner Group in Middle East, Africa, after mutiny attempt

US asks what’s next for Wagner Group in Middle East, Africa, after mutiny attempt

NEWS
THE United States is examining how the Wagner Group's short-lived mutiny against Russia's military establishment might affect the mercenaries' operations in the Middle East and Africa, officials said. Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin startled the world by leading an armed revolt on Saturday that brought his fighters from the Ukrainian border to within 200 kilometres (125 miles) of Moscow before he abruptly called off the uprising. U.S. policymakers view the mercenary force through the prism of a rivalry with Russia for influence in Africa and the Middle East and accuse it of gross human rights violations. The U.S. military has clashed directly…
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Nov
21
2022
By The African Mirror
Soccer Qatar’s Bedouin roots star in World Cup opening ceremony

Soccer Qatar’s Bedouin roots star in World Cup opening ceremony

SPORT
ANDREW MILLS QATAR'S Bedouin roots, embodied in a tent-shaped stadium, were on display as the country's emir opened the World Cup at a ceremony during which he kissed his father's hand and welcomed the world to soccer's biggest event, the first time it has been staged in the Middle East. "From Qatar, from the Arab world, I welcome everyone to the World Cup 2022," Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani said. "How lovely it is that people can put aside what divides them to celebrate their diversity and what brings them together." Then, fireworks exploded from the roof of Al Bayt stadium,…
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Nov
02
2022
By The African Mirror
Africa, Middle East cement renewable energy ties

Africa, Middle East cement renewable energy ties

NEWS
BONFACE ORUCHO, BIRD STORY AGENCY APART from the deep vein of history, both social and political, connecting Africa and the Middle East, current developments show two regions committed to exploring economic collaboration that could see Africa actualising its green energy goals. South Africa and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia recently signed a virtual framework agreement to develop a $10 billion green hydrogen plant in South Africa, through leading Saudi developer ACWA Power. ACWA Power is already actively involved in multiple renewable energy projects in the country, through the implementation of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Program, REIPPPP, that…
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May
17
2021
By The African Mirror
US casts 45 vetoes, and counting, to protect Israel

US casts 45 vetoes, and counting, to protect Israel

WORLD
THALIF DEEN THE UN Security Council (UNSC), the most powerful political body at the United Nations, has largely remained silent or ineffective in resolving one of the longstanding military conflicts in the Middle East involving Israelis and Palestinians. But, at the same time, several attempts to condemn Israel for its excesses have been thwarted by successive US administrations, which have exercised the veto power in the Security Council to protect a client state whose survival has depended largely on billions of dollars in US economic and military aid, state-of-the-art weapons systems and outright military grants doled out gratis. Stephen Zunes,…
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