JOHANNESBURG — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will announce changes to the national executive at 7:00 p.m. (1700 GMT) on Monday, presidential spokesman Vincent Magwenya said on Sunday.A Cabinet reshuffle has been widely expected since Ramaphos…
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China Expands Defense Budget 7.2%, Marking Slight Increase
China announced Sunday a 7.2% increase in its defense budget for the coming year, up slightly from last year’s 7.1% rate of increase.That marks the eighth consecutive year of single-digit percentage point increases in what is now the world’s second-lar…
Satellites Could Beam Poorest Nations out of Digital Desert
DOHA, QATAR — Only a third of people in the world’s poorest countries can connect to the internet, the U.N. telecoms agency said Sunday, but low-flying satellites could bring hope to millions, especially in remote corners of Africa.Tech giants includin…
Egyptian President and Visiting Iraqi PM Seek to Deepen Ties
CAIRO — Egypt’s President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi held talks Sunday with Iraq’s prime minister in Cairo as the two countries seek to deepen ties and reinforce a regional alliance with Jordan.Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani landed in the Egyp…