insert_link Africa Russia-Ukraine war spills into west Africa: Mali attacks signal dangerous times ahead By Olayinka Ajala, Leeds Beckett University Russia suffered significant blows to its reputation in mid-2024. An attack on its territory by Ukraine came as a surprise. In west Africa, the Wagner mercenary group, supported by Russia, suffered one of its heaviest fatalities in Mali. An alliance of Tuareg rebel groups known as the Permanent Strategic Framework for the Defense of the People of Azawad joined forces in late […] todayAugust 19, 2024 25
insert_link World American-Russian citizen jailed for Ukraine charity donation An American-Russian citizen has been sentenced to 12 years in a Russian prison for donating money to a charity that supports Ukraine. Ksenia Karelina reportedly gave $51 to the organization. Fom Washington, Nick Harper reports. todayAugust 16, 2024 20
insert_link World Thousands evacuated in Kursk after Ukrainian incursion Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky says his troops have moved into Russian territory to "restore justice". It's reported tens of thousands of people have been told to leave their homes in the western Kursk region after Ukraine launched the incursion. The UK's former ambassador to Ukraine, Lee Turner says it's a major problem for Vladimir Putin. todayAugust 12, 2024 32
insert_link Namibia Russia declares state of emergency Russia has declared a state of emergency in the border region of Kursk, after Ukrainian troops launched a surprise cross-border assault into the area. Regional authorities say heavy fighting is continuing and Russian President Vladimir Putin has called the attack a major provocation. Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv. The BBC reports that some 3,000 people have had to evacuate the region, as ongoing military altercations have killed at least four […] todayAugust 8, 2024 22
insert_link Africa Nigeria Detains Tailors for Making Russian Flags Amid Protests Nigeria has detained several tailors and their sponsors for making Russian flags used in anti-government protests. The Department of State Services is investigating the matter, labeling the display of foreign flags during protests as a "treasonable offence." Reports Reuters. Protests against economic reforms have been ongoing since August 1, particularly in northern states. The Russian embassy denies involvement, and analysts suggest the use of Russian flags reflects discontent with government […] todayAugust 7, 2024 7
insert_link Africa Nigeria’s first space traveller will be chosen by the public: how this will boost the country’s progress By Anne Uruegi Agi, University of Calabar The Blue Origin space craft owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is to take six individuals to space from nations historically underrepresented in space exploration. Nigeria is one of the selected countries. Though a date is yet to be fixed for this particular trip, the Blue Origin space flight usually lasts about 11 minutes, during which participants are expected to undertake […] todayAugust 6, 2024 22
insert_link World First batch of F-16 jets arrive in Ukraine Ukraine has received its first batch of the long-awaited F-16 fighter jets. According to media reports, six planes have arrived from the Netherlands. Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv todayAugust 2, 2024 35
insert_link World Russia, West hold largest prisoner exchange since the Cold War In the largest prisoner exchange since the Cold War, the US, Germany, Slovenia, and Russia agreed to swap 26 individuals in Ankara, Turkey. Moscow received 10 Russians accused of espionage and other crimes in the West, including two children of a convicted Russian couple in Slovenia. In return, Russia released 13 individuals with German, US, and Russian citizenship. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow. todayAugust 2, 2024 23
insert_link Oshiwambo Russia okwa yahamo oo drone dha Ukraine dha konda 75 uusiku wa piti Russia nena okwati aakwiita ye oya yahamo oo drone dha Ukraine 75 uusiku wa piti,nodha thika 50 dha hanagulwapo muutokelo woshitopolwa Rostov. Uministeli wo defence okwati oo drone 47 odha yahwamo mo Rostov,o 17 omefuta eluudhe nolya Azov,no 11 omiitopolwa yilwe mwa kwatelwa moshitopolwa Belgorod. Omalelo gopashitopolwa mondoolopa Tuapse mefuta eluudhe moshitopolwa Krasnodar ogati iinyakwi yo drone ndjoka ya yahwamo oyeetitha omulilo kendiki lyoku thinda omahooli go petrol. Tagti epangelo […] todayJuly 22, 2024 24