Kyiv City Hall has imposed a 35-hour curfew from Tuesday evening March 15 in the Ukrainian capital, which is experiencing a “dangerous and difficult moment”, announced Mayor Vitali Klitschko. The town hall also prohibits traffic in the city “from today” at 8 p.m. (18:00 GMT) and until 07:00 (05:00 GMT) …
Read More »South Africa called upon to mediate in Ukraine war
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has said his country has been approached to play a mediation role in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Mr Ramaphosa did not say who had made the approach but said he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday and urged him to …
Read More »Diplomacy: Putin and Sisi discuss strengthening ties
Egypt’s President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin have spoken about the latest developments in Ukraine, Egypt’s presidency has announced. The two leaders also discussed strengthening ties between their nations through joint development projects, Reuters quoted the presidency as saying. Russia currently faces a wave of sanctions …
Read More »South Africa: former president Jacob Zuma supports Putin in the Ukrainian conflict
Former South African President Jacob Zuma has thrown his support behind Russian President Vladimir Putin in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, describing him as a man of peace. Former President Jacob Zuma said he supported the Russian president after Russian troops invaded Ukraine. Mr Zuma said Putin’s decision was “justifiable”, …
Read More »How Ukraine crisis throws Egypt’s wheat purchases into doubt ?
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has left Egypt’s wheat import prospects in turmoil, with two cargoes purchased by Egypt’s state buyer stuck at Ukrainian ports, other deliveries at risk, and prices soaring, traders say. However, Egypt’s reserves mean it is not in a rush to buy as it assesses prices of …
Read More »Senegal: Foreign Ministry declares illegal an article on war volunteers in Ukraine
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Senegal said a Facebook post by Ukraine’s embassy that called on Senegalese volunteers to enlist in the fight against Russia was illegal. In a statement, the ministry said recruitment of volunteers, mercenaries and other foreign fighters was illegal in the country and punishable by …
Read More »Uganda: president Museveni meets Russian ambassador
Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni met with Russian Federation Ambassador to Uganda Vladlen Semivolos on Thursday to discuss “matters of mutual interest”. He gave no further details, but it came a day after Uganda abstained from voting for a UN resolution condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Sixteen other African countries …
Read More »COVID-19: France to end wearing of masks and vaccine pass from March 14
French Prime Minister, Jean Castex announced the end of the obligation to wear a mask, with the exception of transport, and the “suspension” of the vaccination pass from March 14. “The situation is improving thanks to our collective efforts, thanks to measures we have taken […], the conditions are met …
Read More »Germany: former Gambian elite guard charged with war crimes
Germany’s federal prosecutor said on Thursday he had filed charges against a Gambian man suspected of participating in crimes against humanity, including the killing of a journalist, as a driver in the elite guard of former President Yahya Jammeh, Reuters agency reports The Federal Public Prosecutor (GBA) identified the suspect …
Read More »A businessman offer 1 million dollars for the head of Putin
Russian businessman Alex Konanykhin has reportedly promised to pay a sum of money to whoever manages to get his hands on Russian President Vladimir Putin so he can face ‘justice’ over the invasion. Ukraine. “I promise to pay $1,000,000 to the police officer(s) who, in accordance with their constitutional duty, …
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