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28 August 2023 Security News

Judge Sets March 4 Trial Date in Trump Election Interference Case VOA 28 Aug 2023 -- The trial of former U.S. President Donald Trump on charges of plotting to overturn the 2020 presidential election will be held next March, a federal judge ruled Monday.

Louisiana National Guard Mobilized to Battle Wildfires Army News 28 Aug 2023 -- The Louisiana National Guard activated 97 Soldiers to help fight wildfires in Beauregard Parish.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Designates New Convening Authority for Military Commissions DoD 28 Aug 2023 -- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has designated Brigadier General (Ret.) Susan Escallier to serve as the Convening Authority for Military Commissions, effective October 8, 2023. BG Escallier will succeed Colonel Jeffrey D. Wood, who will continue serving as Convening Authority until October 8 before his voluntary departure from federal service. The Department of Defense thanks Col. Wood for his dedicated service to our Nation.

Africa's Health Experts Gather in Gaborone to Discuss Pandemic Readiness VOA 28 Aug 2023 -- More than 1,000 health experts, including African Cabinet ministers, are in Botswana for the World Health Organization Regional Committee for Africa meeting to discuss health challenges facing the continent.

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