The UK is ready to escalate sanctions against Russia in the event of a full invasion of Ukraine, the foreign secretary has said. Liz Truss defended criticisms of measures announced by the government on Tuesday, describing them as “severe”. She said it was important to keep further sanctions “in the locker”. Russian President Vladimir Putin […]
President Vladimir Putin has insisted that Russia’s interests and security are non-negotiable, amid reports of more Russian troops moving closer towards Ukraine’s borders. Mr Putin gave a video address, hours after US President Joe Biden warned of “the beginning of a Russian invasion”. Russia was always “open for direct and honest dialogue”, Mr Putin said, […]
Former Foreign Affairs Minister, Hannah Serwaa Tetteh has been named by the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres to be his Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa. She succeeds Parfait Onanga-Anyanga of Gabon to whom the Secretary-General reiterates his deep gratitude and appreciation for his dedicated service. On the webpage of the United Nations Secretary […]
The Norwegian Ambassador to Ghana, Ms Ingrid Mollestad, has called for greater commitment at both national and global levels to deal with barriers, stigma and discrimination against persons with disabilities (PWDs). She said PWDs, who make up about 15 per cent of the world’s population, were mostly marginalised and excluded in many countries. According to […]
Russia has drawn the world’s attention with its aggressive stance toward Ukraine. The former Soviet power has been rebuilding ties with Africa more quietly, strengthening economic and military cooperation, but also raising Western concerns about its tactics and goals there. Russian flags waved in Burkina Faso’s capital following January’s military coup in the West African […]
A strong explosion near a gold mining site in southwestern Burkina Faso killed 59 people and injured more than 100 others Monday, the national broadcaster and witnesses reported. The provisional toll was provided by regional authorities following the blast in the village of Gbomblora, RTB reported. The explosion was believed to have been caused by […]
Australia has reopened its international border for the first time in nearly two years, bringing joyful family reunions and a boost to tourism. The country imposed some of the world’s strictest travel bans after shutting itself off in March 2020 due to Covid. Australians and some others were allowed to return from late last year, […]
The United States’ yearly counter-terrorism training program for African forces began on Sunday in Ivory Coast at a time of upheaval in which Islamist fighters control large areas, coups are on the rise and French forces are winding down. The training program, known as Flintlock, will bring together more than 400 soldiers from across West […]
A controversial Ethiopian dam on the Blue Nile river began generating electricity for the first time on Sunday, according to state TV. The $4.2bn (£3.8bn) dam, located in the western Benishangul-Gumuz region, has been a source of contention between Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan since its construction started in 2011. Sudan and Egypt fear the project […]
The Queen has tested positive for Covid, Buckingham Palace has said. The palace said the monarch is experiencing “mild cold-like symptoms” but expects to continue “light duties” at Windsor over the coming week. “She will continue to receive medical attention and will follow all the appropriate guidelines,” the palace said in a statement. The Queen, […]
