Russia

SA’s President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa will not be silenced about global human rights abuses

SA's President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa may be a small nation on the international front, but it will not be silenced about global human rights abuses. In his first-ever address to the Cape Town Press Club on Thursday, Ramaphosa referred to unfolding conflicts in Russia and Ukraine and between Hamas and Israel. He also addressed several pressing issues in the country. Journalists peppered the president with questions, and concerns […]

16 February, 2024

Opinion Pieces

Wagner Group is now Africa Corps. What this means for Russia’s operations on the continent

By Alessandro Arduino, King's College London In August 2023, Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin died after his private jet crashed about an hour after taking off in Moscow. He had been Russia’s pointman in Africa since the Wagner Group began operating on the continent in 2017. The group is known for deploying paramilitary forces, running disinformation campaigns and propping up influential political leaders. It has had a […]

16 February, 2024

World

NATO showcases spending hikes in riposte to Trump

By Max DELANY Brussels, Feb 14, 2024 (AFP) - NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday 18 of the alliance's 31 countries are set to hit its defence spending target this year, after Donald Trump threatened to encourage Russia to attack members not coughing up enough. The Republican White House frontrunner was widely rebuked after saying he would not defend NATO members who had not met their financial obligations, in […]

14 February, 2024

World

Russia’s next election is likely to put Putin in power for longer than anyone since Peter the Great

By Rod Thornton, King's College London Presidential elections will be held in Russia in March. It is inevitable that the incumbent president, Vladimir Putin, will win. Putin has been in power (whether as president or as prime minister) since 2000. If he wins again, and he serves his full six-year term, he will have been in power for 30 years, longer than any Russian or Soviet […]

8 February, 2024

World

Enemy collaboration in occupied Ukraine evokes painful memories in Europe – and the response risks a rush to vigilante justice

A suspected Russian collaborator arrested in Kharkiv, Ukraine. AP Photo/Felipe Dana By Ronald Niezen, University of San Diego Collaboration with the enemy is a common and often painful part of armed conflict. It is also an issue in which I have both a professional and personal interest. The war in Ukraine is, in many ways, a transparent conflict, with cellphone images, drone cameras and satellite imagery feeding a flow […]

6 February, 2024

World

US says it will “not stop” defending itself in the Middle East

The UN Security Council held an urgent meeting Monday afternoon, Russia accused the United States of fanning tensions in the Middle East. But the US says it will not back down from defending itself in the region from attacks. Jody Jacobs reports from the United Nations in New York.

6 February, 2024

Africa

Niger and Russia are forming military ties: 3 ways this could upset old allies

By Olayinka Ajala, Leeds Beckett University In July 2023, Niger’s military took over in a coup just two years after the country’s first transition to civilian power. The coup has brought into sharp focus the role of foreign countries in Niger’s politics. Before the coup, France and the US were the main security allies of Niger. But the coup leaders, led by General Abdourahamane Tchiani, were open about […]

30 January, 2024

World

U.S. journalist to be held another two months by Russia, without trial

Evan Gerschkovich, who is being held in Russia, has once again had his detention extended – even before his case has made it to court. He will remain behind bars until at least March 30th – at least a year since he was first detained for spying, charges that the U.S. government denies. Caroline Malone reports.

29 January, 2024

Oshiwambo

Epingakanitho lyaanadholongo yiita pokati ka Ukraine na Russia olili momilema

Russia nena okwati Ukraine okwa yahamo mewangandjo odhila yopakwiita kwali ya humbata aanadholongo yiita ya Ukraine,kwali taya ka pingakanithwa,momukalo gu nyanyaleka. Omupopiliko gwepangelo lya Russia Dmitry Peskov okwati odhila yo IL-76 ndjoka Russia ati okwali ya humbata aakwiita ya Ukraine 65 oya yahwamo mewangandjo ohela. Tati kapena ngoka eshi kutya shika otashi kala noshilanduli shili ngiini koku lelepeka opolohalama yoku pingakanitha aanadholongo yiita. Uuministeli wa Russia wiikwapondje owati aakwiita ya […]

25 January, 2024