Russia has rejected claims that it is running any government-supported programme to recruit Nigerians to fight in Ukraine. Russian Ambassador to Nigeria, Andrey Podyolyshev, said on Tuesday in Abuja that any recruitment activity, if it exists, is not linked to the Russian state. Reports and videos had suggested that some Nigerians and other Africans were …
South Africa is set to host the first China-led BRICS joint naval exercises starting Friday in its territorial waters. The drills, themed “Joint Actions to Ensure the Safety of Shipping and Maritime Economic Activities,” will focus on enhancing maritime security and protecting international shipping lanes. READ ALSO: South Africa Dismisses Trump’s ‘False Genocide’ Claims Ahead …
The United States attempted to seize a Russian-flagged tanker linked to Venezuela on Wednesday, escalating tensions in Latin America and straining relations with Moscow. The move is part of President Donald Trump's push to control oil flows in the region and pressure Venezuela’s government to cooperate with U.S. interests. The U.S. Coast Guard and military …
Authorities in Russia’s Omsk region on Tuesday reported an accident on an underground section of a major gas pipeline, prompting an emergency response and temporary disruption in the affected area. Regional governor Vitaly Khotsenko confirmed the incident on Telegram, saying emergency services immediately deployed to the scene and worked to prevent any escalation. He assured …
Kenya’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Musalia Mudavadi, claims that former soldiers are among over 200 Kenyans believed to be fighting for Russia in the ongoing war in Ukraine. Mudavadi urged citizens to exercise caution, noting that recruitment agencies continue to lure Kenyans with false promises of high pay. READ ALSO: Kenya Seizes Over One Tonne of …
The European Union (EU) on Friday announced new restrictions on visas for Russian nationals, citing rising security concerns nearly four years into the war in Ukraine. EU foreign affairs chief, Kaja Kallas, said the bloc would no longer issue multiple-entry visas to Russians, stressing that it was unjustifiable for citizens of a country waging war …
The Malian government has shut down all schools and universities across the country following a severe fuel crisis caused by a militant blockade. Education Minister Amadou Sy Savane announced on state television Sunday that classes would be suspended for two weeks. He explained that the fuel shortage has disrupted the movement of teachers and school …
Ethiopia has signed an agreement with Russia to build a nuclear power plant, marking a significant step in its efforts to diversify energy sources. The deal was finalized in Moscow on Thursday between Ethiopia’s Electric Power Company and Rosatom, Russia’s state-owned nuclear corporation, during a nuclear energy forum. Both sides agreed to draft a detailed …
By Esther Ososanya The Netherlands will send two Patriot air defence systems and 300 personnel to Poland to protect a key hub for military aid to Ukraine, Polish Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz announced on Thursday. The move comes just days after a Russian-made drone crashed into a cornfield in eastern Poland, sparking fires, shattering windows, …
US president pushes for direct talks, says security guarantees for Kyiv will involve Europe with Washington’s coordination By Rafiyat Sadiq United States President Donald Trump has unveiled plans to convene a summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as part of renewed efforts to end the war in Ukraine. The proposal …
