Ukraine has urged African nations “not to stay neutral” in the ongoing Western-backed clash with the Russian Federation following “devastating” missile strikes across the country on Monday. For the full article, click here.
Africa
Japan vows billions for Africa amid rising Chinese influence – DW
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has pledged $30 billion in an effort to counter China's influence on the continent as Tunisia hosted the eighth Tokyo International Conference on African Development. For the full article, click here.
Top South African Diplomat Lectures Antony Blinken on ‘Bullying’ from Europe
South African International Relations Minister Naledi Pandor lectured American counterpart Antony Blinken on Wednesday in remarks highlighted by the news portal All Africa, saying that Western nations are “bullying” the continent and denouncing democratic states...
Sweden Pushing Abortion in Africa as ‘Self-Care’: UN Insider – The John-Henry Westen Channel
Meet the Opus Dei priest Pope Francis banned from saying Mass – The John-Henry Westen Channel
Bad Faith: Biden DEPLOYING Troops to Somalia EXPLAINED (w/ Samar Al Bulushi)
New report: Decades of US military aid has been a disaster for Nigerians – Responsible Statecraft
Washington’s $2 billion counterterrorism program was supposed to enhance security, but it’s had the opposite effect. For the full article, click here.
Biden sending US troops back to Somalia, reversing Trump pullout
President Biden has secretly ordered US troops back into Somalia, reversing former President Donald Trump’s pullout of roughly 700 troops, according to a report. For the full article, click here.
Liberia Celebrates Anniversary of Arrival of Freed Slaves – VOA
DAKAR, SENEGAL — Two hundred years ago, freed slaves from America made their way back to their ancestral homeland of West Africa, an event that led to the establishment of a new country - Liberia. The bicentennial of their arrival was celebrated this week across...