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- 1EU commits €710 million for crisis and disaster response▼EU allocates €710 million for crises and disasters, mainly in Africa
The European Union has allocated €710 million to address crises and disasters, with the bulk of the funding directed toward Africa. The aid package is aimed at humanitarian response in regions facing emergencies, though the specific countries and programmes receiving the money were not detailed in the initial reports. The announcement circulated across international and regional news outlets, including in the Middle East.
- 2New migrant group arrives in Mallorca amid criticism of Spain●A new group of illegal migrants has just arrived in Mallorca, Spain. The Spanish government continues to flood the count
A new group of migrants has arrived by boat on the Spanish island of Mallorca, adding to the steady flow of arrivals across the Balearic Islands. Critics of the Spanish government accuse Madrid of failing to stem irregular migration from Africa and the Middle East, while officials continue to manage arrivals under EU migration rules.
- 3Kenya and US militaries hold first full-scale joint base defence drill●Kenya and US military test defence of strategic East African base in first full-scale joint drill
Kenyan and American forces have carried out their first full-scale joint exercise testing the defence of a strategic East African base. The drill focused on repelling possible attacks on the installation, underscoring deepening security cooperation between Nairobi and Washington in a region facing threats from armed groups such as al-Shabaab.
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Tanzania are taking on Sudan in the final of the CECAFA U20 championship, with the match being followed live by a large audience. The fixture pits two of East and Central Africa's strongest youth sides against each other for the regional under-20 title, and the live broadcast is drawing heavy engagement as fans track the score in real time.