Monthly Archives: February 2021

Ethiopia arrests 15 over UAE embassy attack plot: Reports

Link to article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/2/3/ethiopia-arrests-15-people-over-uae-embassy-attack-plot The state-run media of Ethiopia announced that 15 people were arrested over a plot to attack the United Arab Emirates (UAE) embassy in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa. The Ethiopian Press Agency (EPA) shared a statement last Wednesday from the National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS) that the suspects were likely inspired by foreign direction. The UAE… Read more »

Ford to invest $1 billion to upgrade South Africa operations

Link to article: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-ford-motor-safrica-idUSKBN2A210U Last Tuesday, Ford Motors Co announced that it had plans to invest a little over $1 billion into its operations in South Africa. One of their goals with this expansion is to increase production of its Ranger pickup truck. The announcer also noted that this will be the largest investment the company makes in South Africa… Read more »

Dozens killed in suspected rebel attack in eastern DR Congo

Article Link At least 46 civilians were killed in a raid that is suspected to be behind the Allied Democratic Forces, or the ADF. All victims are reported to be from the pygmy ethnic group, which are known for being from parts of equatorial Africa and parts of Southeast Asia, and being of short stature. The ADF is believed to… Read more »