Alongside Major General Ahmed, President Ruto also announced the appointment of General Charles Kahariri as the new head of the armed forces, filling the vacancy left by the late military chief.
The union is seeking a High Court ruling on whether directing civil servants to organize flights for asylum seeker removal could place them in a legally precarious situation.
This development follows a recent decision by the U.S. to withdraw most of its approximately 100 troops from Chad after the Chadian government raised legal concerns about their operations.
The warrant was announced by the Special Criminal Court in Bangui, which was established to address war crimes and other violations linked to the country's prolonged conflict since 2003.
The Kenya Red Cross successfully rescued 36 people by air and an additional 25 by land, collaborating with Narok County government which deployed two helicopters for the operation.
Nigeria, despite being one of Africa's largest crude oil producers, continues to suffer from frequent gasoline shortages. These are often exacerbated by strikes and other supply disruptions.
Moemedi Batshabang, director of the Department of Wildlife and National Parks, reported that around 500 hippos are currently trapped due to the lack of water caused by blistering heat.
The diamond industry is currently navigating the complexities introduced by a G7-initiated tracking system, which mandates that all diamonds entering G7 markets pass through Antwerp, Belgium, to verify their origins.
The president's declaration comes as the region grapples with one of the most severe rainy seasons in years, which has already claimed the lives of at least 170 people across the country.
The voluntary removals scheme, introduced last month, offers up to £3,000 to migrants whose asylum applications have been rejected, encouraging them to relocate to Rwanda.
This inquiry adds to the controversies surrounding Zuma, who has had a tumultuous political career marked by legal challenges and corruption allegations.
He had been implicated in numerous attacks across the Sahel region, including the deadly 2017 raid that resulted in the deaths of four American soldiers and several Nigerien troops.
The increased value of cocoa, driven by adverse weather conditions affecting major producers like Ghana and Ivory Coast, has led to a surge in crop thefts, compelling Ugandan farmers to hire armed security.
The shift in governance structure has been contentious, with opposition groups and civil society activists accusing the Gnassingbé family of maneuvering to extend its political dynasty beyond the already extensive terms.
In search of stability and growth, the DRC is considering alternative sectors such as agriculture, renewable energy, and tourism.
The anti-LGBTQ legislation, passed by Ghanaian lawmakers in February, seeks to impose stricter penalties on LGBTQ activities and has sparked widespread controversy both domestically and internationally.
