What the yearlong Russia-Ukraine war means for Africa
From food shortages to higher costs for goods, countries in Africa are paying a heavy price for Vladimir Putin’s unprovoked war in Ukraine.
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From food shortages to higher costs for goods, countries in Africa are paying a heavy price for Vladimir Putin’s unprovoked war in Ukraine.
Former Israeli agents have apparently manipulated nearly three dozen elections. Their clients: power-hungry politicians and wealthy businessmen. They are part of a rapidly growing global disinformation industry in which Russia is far from the only player.
Pope Francis wraps up his pilgrimage to South Sudan with an open-air mass after urging its leaders to focus on bringing peace to the fragile country torn apart by violence and poverty.
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While there is excitement, the trip comes with a sense of urgency. Despite a peace deal, violence along political and ethnic lines has continued and millions are in the grip of famine.