American missionary freed from captivity in Niger by Al Qaeda terrorist recounts how ‘it was hell’, US ignoring his ordeal
American officials have said little about the circumstances of Woodke’s release, noting only that it was a collaborative effort and that the US government did not pay a ransom or make other concessions. Woodke was freed alongside a French journalist, Olivier Dubois, even as other hostages remain in the area. Woodke was similarly circumspect, saying that he doesn’t know with certainty what led to his release but that he was recovered by French forces.
Kenya’s marine species face serious threats from environmental abuse, poaching
The survey, conducted by a 50-strong survey team comprised of pilots, observers and data capturers, was a collaboration between Wildlife Research Institute (WRTI), Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), and IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare).
Ukraine’s counter-offensive against Russia sends panic to Moscow as Zelensky praises his troops
Ukrainian officials have imposed an information blackout to help operational security, but say that Russia has suffered much greater losses than Ukraine has during its new assault. A regional official said Ukrainian forces had destroyed a Russian ammunition dump in occupied Kherson region, part of a weeks-long effort by Kyiv to disrupt Russian supply lines.
How Uganda President Museveni shot down Lifestyle Audit tool, promoted theft to an economic enabler
Corruption has become a political weapon since there is growing evidence that many people are using it to acquire financial might for elective politics. The political motive has indeed complicated the fight against the corrupt who easily dismiss the IGG’s onslaught on them as witch-hunt.
