Recolonising Africa: Russia tightens grip on continent’s natural resources with increased military presence
Russia has drawn the world’s attention with its aggressive stance toward Ukraine. The former Soviet power has been rebuilding ties with Africa more quietly, strengthening economic and military cooperation, but also raising Western concerns about its tactics and goals there. Russian flags waved in Burkina Faso’s capital following January’s military...
WFP raises red flag over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, citing looming food shortages in Middle East and Africa
The threat of a Russian invasion of Ukraine is causing food prices to fluctuate, and risks pushing families across the Middle East and North Africa into severe hunger. Russia is the largest exporter of wheat in the world, while Ukraine has significantly climbed the ranks in grain exports over the...
Deployment of UNMISS peacekeepers in South Sudan’s conflict hotspots contributed to 42 per cent drop in violence – report
Evidence of the good work done by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) comes in a just released report showing a 42 per cent drop in violence against civilians in the world’s newest country. The UNMISS Human Rights Division annual brief on violence affecting civilians documented 3,414 civilian...
