A former colonial European power returns to Africa. What is it after now?
Relations with the continent were among the main topics on the agenda at the recent G7 summit in Italy By Vsevolod Sviridov, expert at the Centre for African Studies, Higher…
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Farage tells Zelensky only peace can save Ukraine
The British politician says Kiev is running out of ‘young men’ to fight Russia Reform UK Party leader Nigel Farage speaks at a campaign event in Maidstone on June 24,…
Julian Assange once told me his secret to surviving impossible odds
One particular personal exchange with the WikiLeaks co-founder during his stay in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London spoke volumes about his mindset By Rachel Marsden, a columnist, political strategist, and…
Washington seeks new military partners in Africa
The US is co-hosting a defense conference in Botswana, where it plans to discuss cooperation with the continent’s security experts © Larry W. Smith/Getty Images Top US military officials have…
Zambia does not need US military presence – MP
Opposition lawmaker Stephen Kampyongo has told RT that the goals of the American forces in his country are unclear FILE PHOTO. © Delil SOULEIMAN/AFP Zambia has no need for a…
Russia fears a NATO attack. Here’s why.
As its Ukrainian proxy faces defeat, the US-led bloc is becoming increasingly reckless. Where will this hubris lead us? By Igor Istomin, acting head of the Department of Applied Analysis…
France to downsize military presence in Africa – AFP
The move is reportedly part of a policy review following setbacks for Paris in several former colonies FILE PHOTO. © BERTRAND GUAY / AFP France intends to reduce the number…
Aid worker says dozens saved from Italian shipwreck
The captain of an aid ship has described the moment his crew used axes and hammers to rescue migrants trapped in the cargo hold of a sinking wooden boat off…
Ukraine peace terms, Europe’s biggest threat, Zelensky’s fate
The Russian president has urged Kiev to accept his new offer and engage in dialogue to ensure its “future existence” Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a meeting with the…
Rwanda accuses UN refugee agency of lying about country’s treatment of asylum seekers
Rwanda accused the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on Tuesday of presenting fabricated allegations to UK courts about the country’s treatment of asylum seekers amid concerns about a…