Another point of contention between GNU partners – the ANC and DA – is brewing as the DA lobbies the public to object the draft regulations for the private security industry that Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has recently published for comment.

#NASA seeks proposals for two private #astronaut missions to ISS .
NASA’s latest call for proposals to conduct private astronaut missions to the International Space Station opens the door to having those missions commanded by someone other than a former NASA astronaut.

NASA announced April 2 it issued a solicitation for the next two private astronaut missions, or PAMs, to the ISS. These will be the fifth and sixth such missions to the ISS, part of a broader low Earth orbit commercialization effort by NASA with the ultimate goal of replacing the ISS with one or more commercial stations.

The PAMs support that effort “by leveraging our decades of expertise to help industry gain the experience needed to train and manage crews, conduct research, and develop future destinations,” Dana Weigel, NASA ISS program manager, said in a statement. “Private astronaut missions are a key part of this effort, providing companies with hands-on opportunities to refine their capabilities and build partnerships that will shape the future of low Earth #orbit.”

Abandoned boats become #toxic waste in Lamu's pristine waters

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Au #Soudan, l’armée dit avoir reconquis la Banque centrale

Les militaires, fidèles au général Al-Burhane, ont indiqué avoir repris aux Forces de soutien rapide (FSR) du commandant Hemetti plusieurs bâtiments importants du centre de Khartoum, après avoir récupéré le palais présidentiel. « La bataille n’est pas terminée », jurent les deux parties.

L’armée soudanaise a indiqué, samedi 22 mars, avoir repris aux paramilitaires des Forces de soutien rapide (FSR) plusieurs bâtiments importants du centre de Khartoum, notamment la Banque centrale. Elle avait reconquis la veille le palais présidentiel. Ces reconquêtes, parmi les plus importantes de l’armée en près de deux ans de guerre contre les FSR, lui donnent un avantage, mais pas le contrôle total de la capitale, dans un Soudan qui reste divisé.

« Nos forces ont réalisé davantage de progrès la nuit dernière en s’emparant de plusieurs bâtiments, notamment ceux de la Banque du Soudan, du siège des services de renseignements et du Musée national, et éliminé des centaines de membres de la milice qui ont tenté de fuir », a déclaré le porte-parole de l’armée, le général Nabil Abdullah, en référence aux FSR, dans un communiqué à l’AFP.

Game Over for Kagame: #KoBold Metals and Bill Gates Move to Congo,

The Democratic Republic of Congo (#DRC) is finally receiving the attention and respect it deserves. A powerful U.S. company called KoBold Metals, supported by billionaires Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, is now preparing to invest in Congo’s rich lithium resources. This move could bring huge change to the country and marks a major shift in global interest, away from Rwanda and into Congo, where the real value lies.

For years, Rwanda under Paul Kagame has been accused of stealing Congo’s natural resources, especially from the east of the country. While the world turned a blind eye, Kagame’s regime continued to support rebel groups that caused violence in Congo, all to gain control of valuable minerals like cobalt and gold. Rwanda’s so-called “success story” was built on Congo’s stolen wealth, but now the tide is turning.

Today, the world is seeing the truth, and Bill Gates, once close to Kagame, is moving his support to Congo. This is not just business; this is justice.

KoBold Metals is using modern technology and artificial intelligence to find and develop critical minerals needed for electric cars and green energy. Lithium is one of these minerals, and Congo’s Manono project holds one of the largest hard rock lithium deposits in the world. KoBold wants to help develop it fairly, legally, and in partnership with the Congolese people.

In a letter to President Félix Tshisekedi, KoBold said the Manono area "has the potential to become a large-scale, long-lived lithium mine." This is not a small promise. This is a serious opportunity for Congo to grow its economy, create jobs, and become a global leader in clean energy minerals.

What is Lithium?

Lithium is a special metal used to make rechargeable batteries, like the ones in electric cars, smartphones, and solar power systems. As the world moves to clean energy, lithium is becoming one of the most important resources on Earth. That’s why countries and companies are racing to secure it. Congo’s lithium, especially from the Manono project, could power the future of green energy worldwide

While Congo is working hard to attract honest investment, a legal fight between Australian company AVZ Minerals and Chinese firm Zijin has slowed progress. Years ago, Congo canceled AVZ’s license and gave part of the land to China’s Zijin. But now, with support from the U.S. and KoBold Metals, Congo has a chance to move forward with trusted partners, not those who want to take without giving back.

Even more powerful is what this shift means for geopolitics in Africa. The United States, through companies like KoBold, is showing it wants to support real partnerships with Congo, not just benefit from its resources. This could help weaken Rwanda’s unfair influence, which has caused too much damage already.

Let’s not forget: Congo holds the world’s biggest supply of cobalt, the second-largest supply of copper, and large amounts of lithium, tin, and gold. These are not just rocks but they are the future of the world’s energy, and Congo owns them.

#Somalia. Divisions and disorganisation behind al-Shabaab's dramatic counter-attack on Mogadishu .

The Islamist armed group is taking advantage of feuding clans and President Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud's isolation to step up its attacks on the capital during Ramadan.

Inner circles | Burkina Faso
Chinese adviser, traditional hunter, banker... a deep dive into Ibrahim Traoré's business circles.

To support the country's war effort against jihadist groups, the head of Burkina Faso's junta relies on a new generation of businessmen whose rise he has encouraged. He is also maintaining relations with a number of old-timers from previous governments.

#BREAKING:Kagame Admits Tough Times Ahead! He warned his own citizens “ Hunger, #economic struggles, and the brutal reality of sanctions are about to hit them very badly. “𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗺𝘂𝗸𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮,” He said.