President Adama Barrow of The Gambia on Thursday joined fellow African leaders in Brazzaville for the inauguration of Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguesso, underscoring The Gambia’s commitment to regional cooperation and democratic governance. Barrow attended the swearing-in ceremony as a special guest, reaffirming his country’s dedication to strengthening diplomatic ties across the continent and supporting democratic processes, including free and fair elections. Large crowds of Congolese citizens lined major routes leading to the Stade de l’Unité, celebrating Nguesso’s inauguration for another term as Head of State. The atmosphere was vibrant, with cultural displays, music, and colourful traditional attire reflecting the nation’s rich heritage. Brazzaville became a focal point for African diplomacy, hosting numerous Heads of State and high-level delegations who gathered to witness the ceremony. The event, marked by the oath of office, signaled the beginning of a new mandate f...
As Canada is threatened by President Trump, talks aimed at letting it join a project to expand the E.U.’s military industry are underway.
An agreement would allow Canada to help build European fighter jets and other equipment at its own industrial facilities.
The goal is to strengthen Europe’s defense industry and offer Canada a credible alternative to the U.S. market, officials said. Canada’s new prime minister, Mark Carney, this week visited Paris and London in his first overseas trip since taking office, calling Canada “the most European of non-European countries.”
Canada has been a regular U.S. contractor, and its factories produce munitions, tanks, aircraft, technological defense systems and naval ships. A review in 2022 found that the top destination of its military equipment, by far, was the U.S.
The partnership, and the E.U. initiative, will take years to bear fruit.
European defense has been falling behind because of underinvestment and U.S. dominance, a situation that became more apparent as the drive to arm Ukraine depleted E.U. members’ arsenals.

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