Russia sent soldiers to Niger, from where Americans are being expelled
The West is confidently losing the diplomatic battle for Africa to the Russians. Russian soldiers will train the army of the Nigerian junta / still from video…
Ukraine has already delivered 110,000 tons of grain to Ethiopia and Somalia – Zelenskyi
It was also decided to send cargo to Yemen, Sudan and Nigeria. Ukraine is preparing to send 25 thousand tons of grain to Kenya / t.me/V_Zelenskiy_official It…
A city for the rich. The government of Zimbabwe is building a Cybertown for $60 billion — there will be a presidential palace and luxurious villas of wealthy residents
The current leader of Zimbabwe plans to build a new capital along the road to the previous one – the poor and overpopulated city of Harare. We…
Putin's war heightens risks of global food crisis – US representative to UN
The situation is particularly noticeable in the markets of Africa and the Middle East. The actions of the Russian Federation during the armed aggression against Ukraine are…
"Tortured, beaten, shot in the back of the head." How Russian militants committed atrocities in the CAR
5 hours ago Photo by AFP Caption to the photo, Russian armed men in the CAR capital were to provide security – in this photo during the…
Nine twins from Mali are preparing to celebrate their first birthday
2 hours ago The BBC News Russian Service app is available for IOS and Android . You can also subscribe to our Telegram channel. image copyrightSaloum Arby…
Two million children are threatened with starvation: an unprecedented drought in Africa
In the Horn of Africa, a total of 15 million people could die of starvation. UN Humanitarian Coordinator Martin Griffiths said parts of East Africa are experiencing…
Famine stalks drought-hit Horn of Africa as aftershocks of Ukraine war ripple across the globe
Ninety-year-old Amina Yusuf Cige, who lives in the village of Xidhinta in Somaliland, has survived 12 droughts, but told ActionAid that the current situation was the worst…
Hidden groundwater could save Africa from climate crisis
While groundwater in sub-Saharan Africa is largely underused, in other parts of the world – mainly in south Asia – overuse is rife. The report cautioned that…
Russia ‘destabilising the West’ with mercenaries in Africa, defence chiefs warn
Wagner operatives are understood to be involved in more than 20 countries and have played a key role in most of the world’s major conflicts, most recently during…
Why 2022 is the year of the GOAT (Greatest Of All Trips) – here’s where to go
Thought 2022 was the Year of the Tiger? Wrong. While Chinese astrology might suggest that the big cat is in the spotlight right now, when it comes…
How to have your greatest adventure, whatever your age or budget
Thought 2022 was the Year of the Tiger? Wrong. While Chinese astrology might suggest that the big cat is in the spotlight right now, when it comes…
The humble Mauritian seaside village that now lures the mega-wealthy
Swish interiors and a sceney restaurant With USPs such as Olympic-standard running tracks on the rooftop, a hydrothermal “bath journey” below sea level, and the services of…
Why Egypt offers the perfect escape for 2022
The restaurant staff, and indeed the crew throughout the boat, were also unfailingly excellent – “gracious and kind and most have a twinkle in their eye,” as…
The 53 countries you can enter without a test
Greece You’ll need: Proof of full vaccination (last dose must have been administered no more than 270 days ago) Tests for unvaccinated children over the age of…
‘Everyone’s using’: Mozambique scrambles to stem a rising tide of drug addiction
Such initiatives are relatively new in Africa and have met some resistance. “I think the main challenge is… some leaders think that harm reduction might encourage drug…
The South African Winelands gem you’ve never heard of
Why did it take me 20 years to find this spot?” With bits of tape peeling off each spectacle arm, Jo Sinfield looks a little like a mad professor,…
‘Swept away in their sleep’: relentless cycle of climate shocks plague southern Africa
Chikwe Mbweeda, Care’s country director, said key infrastructure in Zambia – such as bridges, hospitals and schools – has been washed away by flash floods, leaving communities…
A lost generation: fears long-running school closures will harm children around the world
It is unclear how many children have dropped out of education in the last two years but in many poor families there has been increasing pressure to…
Why I decided my 60th birthday was finally the time to conquer my fears on holiday
With my fear of heights conquered, it was now time to tackle my other phobia. The aim of every safari is to see the Big Five –…
Eight killed in stadium crush at Afcon Cameroon match
Eight people were killed and dozens more injured in a crush outside a Cameroonian football stadium ahead of an Africa Cup of Nations match, officials said Tuesday….
A lost generation: fears India’s long-running school closures will hit long-term development
It is unclear how many children have dropped out of education in the last two years but in many poor families there has been increasing pressure to…
The 37 countries you can enter without a test
Malta You’ll need: Proof of full vaccination (12+) Children aged 5–11 can travel if accompanied by vaccinated adult, with evidence of negative PCR test While by no…
The 37 countries you can enter without a swab
Malta You’ll need: Proof of full vaccination (12+) Children aged 5–11 can travel if accompanied by vaccinated adult, with evidence of negative PCR test While by no…
In search of Africa’s most elusive animal
“We’ll weigh her every day, then every week and every month for up to two years,” says De Vos, who admits the team is learning something new…