Somali Troops Rescue Panama-flagged Cargo Vessel from Pirates
Troops from the Puntland region in Somalia stormed a Panama-flagged cargo vessel held by pirates, but gang members killed the captain in the operation, a minister said on Thursday. Mohamed Raage, Minister of Ports and Marine Transport said “Our troops stormed the Panama-flagged vessel and engaged the pirates. There was brief fighting before they defeated [...]
South Africa’s Transport System Gets an Overhaul in Time for World Cup
The final stages of preparation for the June 11th kick-off of the football World Cup are being put in place. One of the world’s biggest sporting events is being held for the first time on African soil. South Africa has spent billions of dollars preparing for the event, including more than $2 billion upgrading transportation [...]
Sierra Leone’s President Ernest Bai Koroma Commended for Timely Completion of EU Funded Projects
The European Union has expressed satisfaction in the implementation of its funded projects in Sierra Leone by offering more direct financial support to the country. The commitment of the President of this small West African country to see through internationally funded assistance programs has been remarkable. Not only has the international stakeholders been impressed with [...]
