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Daybreak Africa: Egypt sends arms to Somalia deepening strains with Ethiopia
On Daybreak Africa: Egypt delivered its first military aid to Somalia in more than four decades on Tuesday- a move likely to deepen strains between the two countries and Ethiopia. Plus, a life sentence for a former Liberian Chief Justice has been overturned. Malawi awards Mozambican leader with a rare honorary doctorate. The use of drones by terror groups makes it difficult for African governments to battle insurgencies. Nigeria gets 10,000 mpox vaccine donations from USAID. Kenyan teachers vow to continue their strike despite a court order and government concessions. Health experts say Africa is on the road to eradicating polio. For these and more, tune in to Daybreak Africa!
Africa News Tonight: Sudan talks expand aid access, China increases North Africa naval contacts, Sierra Leone prepares for mpox risk
The chief negotiator at U.S.-mediated peace talks on Sudan says breakthroughs for greater humanitarian access that were achieved in the first round of negotiations last week are holding and are expanding. Parts of the 46th Chinese naval escort taskforce visited Egypt, Morocco, the Gulf of Aden and the waters off Somalia over several months this year as part of an effort by Beijing to enhance relations with African countries. Sierra Leone’s health minister says the country is working to head off any possible mpox outbreak and continues to work to reduce malaria cases.