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The move comes after the IOC Executive Board provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee on July 7, ruling that previous restrictions imposed in response to Russia's war in Ukraine were no longer applicable.
The Green Mini-Grid Programme, commissioned by Turkana Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai alongside European Union Ambassador to Kenya Henriette Geiger and French Ambassador Arnaud Suquet, is designed to expand access to clean energy in the fast-growing trading centre.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the move was "completely wrong", while French President Emmanuel Macron called it "unacceptable".
Tanzania’s government contends that the EU should consider all sides, noting that misleading claims are being circulated that suggest the suspension of aid could lead to government collapse. Officials warn that the funding halt could affect multiple sectors, including private businesses in both Tanzania and Europe, international organizations, and citizens who were set to benefit from the projects.
The head of the European Union's executive Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, said that Russian missiles struck in close proximity to its diplomatic mission
The Africa Broadband Mapping Systems project is spearheaded by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and will also cover Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Côte d'Ivoire, Eswatini, Malawi, Nigeria, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.
Thousands of residents have been evacuated from their homes, including 700 people in the south-western province of Caceres on Wednesday.
The digital system will replace manual passport stamps and be introduced gradually over six months across member countries, with full implementation expected by April 10, 2026.
Trump has warned he would impose even higher import taxes if either of the US trading partners decided to retaliate.
In a notice issued on June 10, the European Commission said the update is aimed at strengthening the EU’s fight against financial crime.
"Route 111 Pilot Project demonstrates that we can collaborate and work together as one people to provide services to our people and confront the challenges faced by commuters and travellers daily," said Transport PS Mohamed Daghar.