Burkina Faso Turns to Russia for Nuclear Power
Ibrahim Traore, leader of Burkina Faso’s military junta, signed a deal with Rosatom, Russian state nuclear corporation, to construct a nuclear power plant on Friday. The construction of the plant is Burkina Faso’s latest effort to increase access to electricity for the 79 percent of their citizens currently living without power.
Western Countries Raise Concerns Over Wagner Group’s Presence in Mali
The UN Human Rights Council discussed the alleged human rights violations by the Russian Wagner Group.
Putin’s Visit to South Africa Raises Concerns Over His ICC Arrest
President Vladimir Putin plans to attend the BRICS annual summit in South Africa despite an ICC arrest warrant.
103 Dead in Kenya From a Mass Starvation Cult Practice
Kenyan police arrested Ezekiel Odero, a pastor involved in starvation cult practices and responsible for 103 deaths.
Despite Ceasefire Talks, The Sudan Conflict Escalates
The Sudanese military and a paramilitary group, Rapid Support Forces (RSF), fight over military and governing power.
Kenya’s Opposition Leader Halts Anti-Government Demonstrations After President Ruto Calls for Talks
Raila Odinga, Kenyan opposition leader, agreed to meet for negotiation talks with President William Ruto after weeks of violent protests.
