Senegalese President Macky Sall has announced his upcoming trip to Russia and Ukraine in his capacity as the current chairman of the African Union. Mr Sall said on Sunday that he had received the mandate of other AU heads of state to make the trips. In a joint conference with …
Read More »Ukraine: Zelensky’s fleece jacket become symbol of bravery
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s fleece jacket has become a symbol of bravery as it has been the president’s main outfit since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine. During a fundraiser for Ukraine in London “Brave Ukraine”, this fleece jacket was sold for more than 100,000 euros. “Today, the whole world …
Read More »Ukrainian President Zelensky’s special request to African Union
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a fresh request to address African Union (AU) heads of state, African Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki said. In a tweet, Mr Faki said he received the request during a call with Ukraine’s foreign minister. I received a call from #Ukraine foreign minister @DymytroKuleba. He …
Read More »Kenya: Ukraine asks for donations to support war
The Ukrainian embassy in Kenya is seeking donations to support the country’s war against Russia and save the lives of the affected people. The embassy said the initiative followed “many requests” it had received from Kenyans keen on donating to the cause. It has opened two fundraising bank accounts and …
Read More »Egyptian delegation to visit India to discuss wheat imports
An Egyptian delegation will travel to India the first week of April to facilitate wheat imports as part of efforts to secure supplies and alleviate shortages at one of the world’s largest importers of the staple, Reuters reports, citing Indian government sources. Egypt, often the world’s biggest wheat importer, is …
Read More »Sudan: Foreign ministry denies presence of Russian mercenaries
Foreign ministry in Sudan on Tuesday denied the presence of Russian private military contractor Wagner Group in the country, in response to a statement by Western diplomats, Reuters reports. The Sudanese statement comes after one of Sudan’s military leaders paid a high-profile visit to Russia on the eve of Russia’s …
Read More »South Africa: President Ramaphosa blames NATO for ongoing war in Ukraine
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa blamed the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) for the ongoing war in Ukraine and said he would resist calls to condemn Russia. “The war could have been avoided if NATO had heeded the warnings from amongst its own leaders and officials over the years that …
Read More »Russian embassy speaks out on inflation in Kenya
The Russian Embassy in Kenya has issued a statement in which it blames Western sanctions for driving up the cost of living in Kenya. This comment comes after Kenya’s presidential spokesperson, Kanze Dena, had blamed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine for the soaring fuel and food prices in the country. But …
Read More »Security: Ukraine withdraws peacekeepers from DR Congo
Ukraine is to withdraw all of its forces from UN peacekeeping missions in Africa and Europe so they can be redeployed to fight invading Russian troops at home. Its biggest mission was in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where about 250 Ukrainian troops had been serving. They will soon leave …
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 …
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