Updated at 1111 EAT on 25th March 2022. A number of public figures have condemned the invasion of Ukraine and left their posts at state-run institutions and companies, which could signal divisions in Russia’s official ranks over the war. So far there have been no indications that the resignations have reached into Putin’s inner circle….
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Ukraine war: Drought in Somalia worsened by funding gap.
Millions of people are facing severe hunger as a result of the worst drought in 40 years in the Horn of Africa. Updated by Faith Barbara Namagembe at 1058 EAT on Friday 25 March 2022. Luglow, Somalia – Across the Horn of Africa, millions of people are facing severe hunger as a result of the worst…
Queen Elizabeth Hopes To Attend Memorial Service For Late Husband Philip
Updated at 1826 EAT on 24th March 2022. Britain’s Queen Elizabeth hopes to attend a memorial service next week for her late husband Prince Philip, a palace source said on Thursday, after the 95-year-old monarch cancelled a public appearance earlier this month. The queen’s health has been in focus since she spent a night in…
Analysis; Russia falls back on urban siege warfare in Ukraine.
Sequential urban sieges are brutally effective, but ensure lasting hatred from the population and make long-term political success unlikely. Updated by Faith Barbara Namagembe at 1019 EAT on Thursday 24/03/2022. One month after Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Russian army has failed to execute a swift takeover of its neighbour and install…
Who says 64 hospitals attacked since Russian invasion of Ukraine.
UN agency condemns attacks in ‘strongest possible terms’ and notes attacks on health facilities are a breach of international law. Updated by Faith Barbara Namagembe at 0943 EAT on Thursday 24/03/2022. The World Health Organisation (WHO) says it has verified some 64 attacks on health care facilities in Ukraine since Russia began its invasion a…
New report ‘astark indictment’ of rich nations’ climate failure.
Analysis shows wealthy countries – the most responsible for the climate crisis – need to be at zero oil and gas production by 2034. Updated by Faith Barbara Namagembe at 1714 EAT on Tuesday 22/03/2022. Rich countries must end their oil and gas production by 2034 to cap global warming at 1.5 degrees Celsius and…
US hits Chinese officials with travel beens over ‘repressive acts’.
State Department accuses targeted Chinese officials of involvement in crackdown on religious minorities, among others. Updated by Faith Barbara Namagembe at 1208 EAT on Tuesday 22/03/2022. United States President Joe Biden’s administration is imposing travel bans on Chinese officials whom it accuses of repressing Uiguer Muslims as well as other ethnic and religious minorities. The US…
Asean envoy meets generals in controversial Myanmar visit.
It is not clear whether Prak Sokhonn will meet members of the Natonal Unity Government or detained leader Aung San Suu Kyi in visit described as ‘shameful’ by critics. Updated by Faith Barbara Namagembe at 1059 EAT on Tuesday 22/03/2022. A southeast Asian envoy has met Myanmar’s military rulers on a controversial first trip to…
