AFRICAN PEACEKEEPING MISSION IN SOMALIA ‘NEEDS 8,000 MORE TROOPS’.(PHOTO).

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 African peacekeeping mission in Somalia ‘needs 8,000 more troops’ The African peacekeeping mission in Somalia requires an additional 8,000 troops, even as Burundi is expected to withdraw its contingent, a statement from military heads from troop-contributing countries said, AP reported. The African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia, or AUSSOM, is tasked with combating the Al-Shabab group, whose attacks are stoking fears of a terrorist resurgence in the Horn of Africa nation. But Burundi’s planned pullout, which diplomatic sources said was triggered by a spat with Mogadishu over the state of its soldiers’ equipment, would deprive the mission of around one-fifth of its current manpower. Envoys from Djibouti, Ethiopia, Egypt, Kenya, Uganda, Somalia, the African Union, and multilateral organizations held a three-day meeting in Uganda this week to discuss the security situation in Somalia and the progress of AUSSOM. In a statement, the officials said insufficient troop...

ZIDANE'S SON, ENZO, ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT FROM FOOTBALL. (PHOTO).

 


Zidane’s son, Enzo, announces retirement from football 


Enzo Zidane, the son of the legendary footballer Zinedine Zidane, has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 29.


Reports from Diario AS revealed that he has chosen to step away from the game to focus on personal matters, including his family and investments.


Renowned sports journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed the news, stating, “Zinedine Zidane’s son Enzo has retired from football at the age of 29, reports @diarioas."


Enzo's career spanned a decade and included 203 appearances, 13 goals, and 24 assists. He played for various clubs including Real Madrid Castilla, Alavés, Lausanne, Rayo Majadahonda, Aves, Almeria, and Rodez Aveyron before concluding with Fuenlabrada, where he made 29 appearances.


One of his most memorable moments was when he scored on his debut for Real Madrid’s senior team in a 6-1 Copa del Rey victory over Cultural Leonesa.


While Enzo has chosen to pursue other endeavors, his brothers continue to shine in the football world. Luca Zidane is currently Eibar’s starting goalkeeper, Theo Zidane plays midfield for Córdoba in the third tier, and the youngest, Elyaz Zidane, recently joined the Real Betis academy and represents France at the U-17 level.

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