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    The Ugandan government has said that its troops will remain in Somalia, even if the African Union forces peacekeeping mission ends. Read: World Bank sent a strong warning to Somalia president

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    Model of Oil barrels are seen in front of rising stock graph in this illustration, July 24, 2022. Photographer Dado Ruvic By Reuters Oil prices fell on Monday, dragged down by a renewed focus on

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  • 1 killed, 7 missing after 2 choppers crash during drill in Japan

    By Anadolu Agency At least one crew member was killed and another seven are missing after two Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force helicopters crashed during a drill in the Pacific late Saturday,

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  • Africa’s $824 billion debt burden and opaque resource-backed loans hinder its potential, African Development Bank President warns

    Dr Akinwumi Adesina (right) warns of the impact of non-transparent resource-backed loans on Africa’s debt burden. Semafor Summit, Washington DC April 2024 By African Development Bank

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Why will Uganda troops remain in Somalia after the African Union forces exit on December 2024?

The Ugandan government has said that its troops will remain in Somalia, even if the African Union forces peacekeeping mission ends. Read: World Bank sent a strong warning to Somalia president

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