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DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO TO RELOCATE ITS EMBASSY FROM IN ISRAEL FROM TEL AVIV TO JERUSAMLEM

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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will relocate its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. The move will distinguish the DRC as one of the few nations with embassies in the disputed city of Jerusalem joining the United States, Guatemala, and Honduras. The relocation is anticipated within the coming months, though no specific date has been disclosed. The decision to transfer the embassy has garnered varied reactions. Advocates argue that it signifies the acknowledgment of Jerusalem as Israel's capital and a stride towards regional peace. They further assert that it demonstrates the strong bonds between Israel and the DRC. president of DRC and Prime Minister of Israel   However, critics contend that it defies international law and undermines endeavors to achieve a peaceful resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Jerusalem holds immense religious significance for Jews, Muslims, and Christians alike, and has long been the focal point of the Israeli-Palestinian confl...

AFRICAN LEADERS REACTS TO THE ONGOING WAR IN ISRAEL

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A frican leaders have been responding to the ongoing dispute between Israel and Hamas in the wake of Hamas' unprecedented and multifaceted attack on Israel. The attack, known as "Al-Aqsa Storm" by Hamas, stands as the largest and most devastating assault on Israel since the Yom Kippur War in 1973. Indeed, militants made their way into Gaza early on Saturday, employing various modes of entry, including land, air, and sea, thereby leaving behind a trail of terror and destruction. In light of these events, Israel has officially declared a state of war, initiating "Operation Sword of Iron" which involves targeted strikes against suspected Hamas and Islamic Jihad locations within Gaza.   Chairperson Moussa Faki  Israel has also announced a comprehensive siege of Gaza, cutting off vital supplies such as fuel, electricity, food, and water. The ongoing conflict has tragically resulted in a substantial loss of life, with the Israeli Health Service reporting at least 1,20...

THE HEAD OF THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK HAVE STATED THAT CORRUPTION IS NOT AN AFRICAN ISSUE.

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A kinwumi Adesina, the leader of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has expressed that corruption is not solely an issue in Africa and that it is essential to have faith in the future of the continent. In an exclusive interview with The Guardian, Adesina declared that there has been a renewed belief in the economic prospects of Africa and strongly criticized the negative stereotypes associated with it. He emphasized that there are numerous reasons to be hopeful and optimistic. Akinwumi Adesina Adesina, who is currently in the middle of his second five-year term as president of the AfDB, asserted that Africa possesses the potential workforce required by aging economies in the western world. He further emphasized that it is high time to discard the misconceptions surrounding corruption and risk. He stated that the most expedient route to poverty is by simply exporting raw materials, while the path to prosperity lies in participating in global value chains and adding value to every avai...