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Major General Aleksey Rtishchev's briefing.
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Africa has become the ‘new focal point’ for US biolab operations, according to Moscow

Africa has emerged as a significant area of interest for the US government, which perceives the continent as an inexhaustible source of hazardous pathogens and a site for testing experimental medical treatments, according to reports from the Russian military. The Russian Ministry of Defense is closely monitoring the military-biological initiatives of the US in Ukraine and other global regions. There have been previous concerns regarding … Continue reading Africa has become the ‘new focal point’ for US biolab operations, according to Moscow

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satellite image shows An-124 heavy transport aircraft with its nose cone lifted, at Russian Khmeimim airbase, near Latakia, Syria, December 13, 2024.
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Assad’s removal in Syria affects Libya and the broader Mediterranean

Reports started to emerge less than 24 hours after the ousting of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad. A local Libyan news outlet featured a headline on Monday, December 9, stating, “Several Assad regime officials arrive in Libya’s Benghazi,” just a day after rebels entered Damascus and discovered that the Syrian president had fled. While Assad was reportedly taken to Moscow, Libyan news sources indicated that “a … Continue reading Assad’s removal in Syria affects Libya and the broader Mediterranean

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French soldiers prepare to board on a fighter plane at Kossei camp at the French military base of N'Djamena in Chad.
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France is losing its last influence in Africa, which is moving towards complete decolonization

On November 28, a significant development occurred in N’Djamena, the capital of Chad, as the country announced its decision to terminate its military defense agreement with France. This announcement was made by Chadian Foreign Minister Abderaman Koulamallah through an official statement on the ministry’s Facebook page. “The government of the Republic of Chad informs the national and international community of its decision to end the … Continue reading France is losing its last influence in Africa, which is moving towards complete decolonization

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German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius attends a session of Germany's lower house of parliament, the Bundestag, in Berlin, Germany.
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German minister warns that Syria’s situation underscores the risks for nations reliant on Russia

Recent events in Syria indicate that nations maintaining a strategic alliance with Russia can depend on Moscow only as long as they serve President Vladimir Putin‘s interests, stated German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius on Wednesday. During a brief visit to Jordan, Pistorius made a stop at the Al-Azraq air base before proceeding to Baghdad, where he plans to discuss strategies for stabilizing the region following … Continue reading German minister warns that Syria’s situation underscores the risks for nations reliant on Russia

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Macron extends a bold new gesture towards Trump

A strong sense of déjà vu is expected when French President Emmanuel Macron showers praise on Donald Trump during his visit to Paris this weekend. During Trump’s tenure as the 45th president, few foreign leaders were as eager to win his favor as Macron. Notably, Macron’s extravagant treatment of Trump at a Bastille Day parade on the Champs-Élysées left such an impression that Trump returned … Continue reading Macron extends a bold new gesture towards Trump

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French President Emmanuel Macron poses with Chad's President General Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno at the 19th Francophonie Summit of French-speaking nations in the castle of Villers-Cotterets, France.
DEFENCE

Chad’s President Deby has stated that the military agreement with France is no longer relevant

Chad’s President Mahamat Deby stated that the decision to end the military agreement with France was made because it had become obsolete, marking his first public comments since the unexpected announcement last week. In a speech given late Sunday, Deby emphasized that the pact no longer met Chad’s security or geopolitical requirements. The country has faced a jihadist insurgency for over a decade, and support … Continue reading Chad’s President Deby has stated that the military agreement with France is no longer relevant

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U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during a dinner with U.S. service members and their families ahead of Thanksgiving at U.S. Coast Guard Sector New York on Staten Island, New York, U.S.
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Biden’s visit to Africa aims to highlight a victory over China

Joe Biden is scheduled to depart for Angola on Sunday, fulfilling his commitment to visit Africa during his presidency. The trip will emphasize a significant U.S.-supported railway initiative designed to redirect essential minerals away from China. This project, partially financed by a U.S. loan, connects the mineral-rich Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia to the Angolan port of Lobito on the Atlantic, providing a … Continue reading Biden’s visit to Africa aims to highlight a victory over China

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Myanmar's junta chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing presides over an army parade on Armed Forces Day in Naypyitaw, Myanmar.
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ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Myanmar military leader over Rohingya campaign

The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) announced on Wednesday his intention to pursue an arrest warrant for Myanmar‘s military leader, Min Aung Hlaing, in connection with crimes against humanity related to the alleged persecution of the Rohingya, a predominantly Muslim minority group. A representative from Myanmar’s ruling junta did not provide an immediate response to inquiries for comment. Approximately one million Rohingya individuals … Continue reading ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Myanmar military leader over Rohingya campaign

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U.S. Army Major General Chris Donahue, commander of the 82nd Airborne Division, steps on board a C-17 transport plane as the last U.S. service member to leave Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan August 30, 2021 .
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A Republican senator has blocked the advancement of a U.S. Army general tied to the Afghanistan withdrawal

A Republican senator has impeded the advancement of U.S. Army Lieutenant General Christopher Donahue, who led the 82nd Airborne Division during the U.S. exit from Afghanistan and was the final American service member to depart the country in 2021. An anonymous U.S. official indicated that Senator Markwayne Mullin is responsible for the hold, but he did not provide any comments regarding the reasons behind his … Continue reading A Republican senator has blocked the advancement of a U.S. Army general tied to the Afghanistan withdrawal

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EU has withdrawn its envoy from Niger over the junta’s accusations of aid mismanagement

The European Union has announced the recall of its ambassador from Niger following the military government’s criticism of an EU delegation’s handling of humanitarian aid intended for flood victims, as stated by the European External Action Service (EEAS) on Saturday. On Friday, Niger’s junta released a statement accusing the EU ambassador of improperly allocating a 1.3 million euro fund for flood relief among various international … Continue reading EU has withdrawn its envoy from Niger over the junta’s accusations of aid mismanagement

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