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The United Nations has revealed that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has pushed global displacement numbers above 100 million for the first time. According to the UN refugee agency’s report, at least 89.3 million people were forcibly displaced worldwide as a result of persecution, conflict, abuse and violence at the end of 2021. The report noted that as many as 14 million more people have joined that number since Russia invaded […]

Somalia's President, Hassan Mohamud has appointed a new Prime Minister, Hamza Barre. President Mohamud said he had been considering the selection of a new Prime Minister for some time, and saw Barre as a Potential Candidate. Speaking after his appointment, Barre promised to form a government worthy of rescuing the Country. The new Prime Minister is expected to form a government once he is approved by Parliament.

Chinese President, Xi Jinping has restated the country’s support for Moscow on issues of sovereignty and security. Xi told Russian President Vladimir Putin to urge all parties to responsibly push for a proper settlement of the Ukraine crisis. He commended the legitimacy of the actions taken by Russia to protect the fundamental national interests created by external forces. China has not criticized Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and has not referred […]

The European Union, Israel and Egypt have signed a tripartite natural gas export deal as the bloc seeks to diversify away from Russian energy. According to the Israeli Energy Ministry, the deal which was finalized on Wednesday in Cairo will allow significant exports of Israeli gas to Europe. Meanwhile, the European Commission Chief, Ursula von der Leyen welcomed the signing of the agreement, noting that it would contribute to Europe’s […]

The World Bank has approved a loan of $474.4million to help South Africa fund COVID-19 vaccine purchases. Director-General of the Country’s Treasury, Ismail Momoniat, who disclosed this said the loan would aid the procurement of 47 million COVID-19 vaccine doses. According to Momoniat, the loan is part of government efforts to cut debt-service costs in its response to the pandemic. South Africa has recorded the most coronavirus cases and deaths […]

The White House has confirmed details of United States President, Joe Biden’s first trip to the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia and an expected meeting with Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman. A statement issued on Tuesday by the White House Press Secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre disclosed that the visit would take place between July 13 and 16. According to the statement, Biden is expected to secure a boost in Saudi […]

The European Union is expected to launch legal action against the UK government over its decision to scrap some post-Brexit trade arrangements. Ministers maintained that current checks on some goods travelling from Great Britain to Northern Ireland must end to avoid harm to the peace process. The Northern Ireland Protocol is the part of the Brexit deal which keeps the country in EU's single market for goods. Following elections in Northern […]

The Cuban government has sanctioned 381 people for participating in  anti-government protests. A statement issued by the attorney general’s office revealed that out of 381 people sanctioned a total of 297 have been sentenced to between five and 25 years in prison for crimes of sedition, sabotage, robbery with force, and public disorder. The statement noted that 84 individuals, including 15 young people, were not given prison sentences. Thousands of […]

At least 50 people have died in an attack by armed men on a village in northern Burkina Faso. The Government Spokesperson, Lionel Bilgo who disclosed this said the death toll may rise. Meanwhile, the United Nations condemned the attack and called on authorities to bring the perpetrators to justice.