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Ukraine opens hotline for Africans and Asians fleeing war

Ukraine opens hotline for Africans and Asians fleeing war

The Ukrainian government has launched an emergency hotline for Africans and Asians fleeing Russia’s invasion, according to the foreign minister. It follows widespread allegations of racism faced by Africans attempting to leave the country. Numerous African students in Ukraine have shared stories of being blocked by Ukrainian security agents from …

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Ghana: first group of students stranded in Ukraine arrive in Accra

Ghana: first group of students stranded in Ukraine arrive in Accra

The first group of Ghanaian students arrived at Kotoka International Airport in the capital, Accra, on Tuesday morning as they fled the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Ghana has become the first African country to evacuate its citizens fleeing the conflict in Ukraine following Russia’s invasion. “At 17 students …

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Russia: Vladimir Putin launches military operation against Ukraine

Russia: Vladimir Putin launches military operation against Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced the launch of a military operation against Ukraine which he says aims to “demilitarize and denazify” it. “I made the decision for a special military operation”, he said in a surprise statement on television this Thursday, denouncing once again a “genocide” orchestrated by the …

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