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UK deals blow to Russia's disinformation push in Africa
The United Kingdom’s recent sanctions against Russian individuals running affairs in Europe and African countries that it considers spies have turned out to be a blow to Vladimir Putin.
By 1 month ago
UK deals blow to Russia's disinformation push in Africa
Alabuga-manufactured drones aiding Russia's latest attack on Kyiv
The latest attack on Ukraine’s Capital – Kyiv, where the number of those killed rose to 31 by early Friday, according to Kyiv Independent.
By 1 month ago
Alabuga-manufactured drones aiding Russia's latest attack on Kyiv
Observers warn Africa of Russia's growing influence on the continent
A picture of Burkina Faso interim president Ibrahim Traore meeting Russian leader Vladimir Putin made rounds causing speculation about the role of Russia in Burkinabe political affairs and Africa.
By 1 month ago
Observers warn Africa of Russia's growing influence on the continent
Ukraine War: Growing nationalism within Russian federation republics, a surprise to Moscow
The Russia-Ukraine war has been nurturing the seed of nationalism among citizens of republics that previously had small voices in geopolitics.
By 1 month ago
Ukraine War: Growing nationalism within Russian federation republics, a surprise to Moscow
How Russia resorted to cleverly messaged communications targeting Africa after Wagner
The launch of that app was one of the many fronts that Russia has been using in its new methods of extending influence on the African continent after the killing of Yevgeny Prigozhin.
By 1 month ago
How Russia resorted to cleverly messaged communications targeting Africa after Wagner
Killing of civilians during war is not new to Russia
Human Rights Watch wrote on May 22 that “Russian attacks in Ukraine since January 2025 have killed and injured more civilians than in the same period in 2024”.
By 2 months ago
Killing of civilians during war is not new to Russia
The Circassian people's fight for justice and Russia's dark history
Once thriving in the Caucasus, the Circassians were nearly wiped out by Tsarist Russia; their descendants are now demanding recognition.
By 2 months ago
The Circassian people's fight for justice and Russia's dark history
Network transporting youthful Africans into slave-like jobs in Russia
Fresh revelations have emerged listing names and faces of individuals who work with Russian entities to facilitate the transportation of young African women to the Alabuga Start program.
By 3 months ago
Network transporting youthful Africans into slave-like jobs in Russia
Russia ups publicity game online after International rights group damning report
However, GIATOC said some testimonies revealed experiences of harassment, racism, and excessive surveillance by SEZ management.
By 3 months ago
Russia ups publicity game online after International rights group damning report
UK deals blow to Russia's disinformation push in Africa
The United Kingdom’s recent sanctions against Russian individuals running affairs in Europe and African countries that it considers spies have turned out to be a blow to Vladimir Putin.
By 1 month ago
UK deals blow to Russia's disinformation push in Africa
Alabuga-manufactured drones aiding Russia's latest attack on Kyiv
The latest attack on Ukraine’s Capital – Kyiv, where the number of those killed rose to 31 by early Friday, according to Kyiv Independent.
By 1 month ago
Alabuga-manufactured drones aiding Russia's latest attack on Kyiv
Observers warn Africa of Russia's growing influence on the continent
A picture of Burkina Faso interim president Ibrahim Traore meeting Russian leader Vladimir Putin made rounds causing speculation about the role of Russia in Burkinabe political affairs and Africa.
By 1 month ago
Observers warn Africa of Russia's growing influence on the continent
Ukraine War: Growing nationalism within Russian federation republics, a surprise to Moscow
The Russia-Ukraine war has been nurturing the seed of nationalism among citizens of republics that previously had small voices in geopolitics.
By 1 month ago
Ukraine War: Growing nationalism within Russian federation republics, a surprise to Moscow
How Russia resorted to cleverly messaged communications targeting Africa after Wagner
The launch of that app was one of the many fronts that Russia has been using in its new methods of extending influence on the African continent after the killing of Yevgeny Prigozhin.
By 1 month ago
How Russia resorted to cleverly messaged communications targeting Africa after Wagner
Killing of civilians during war is not new to Russia
Human Rights Watch wrote on May 22 that “Russian attacks in Ukraine since January 2025 have killed and injured more civilians than in the same period in 2024”.
By 2 months ago
Killing of civilians during war is not new to Russia
The Circassian people's fight for justice and Russia's dark history
Once thriving in the Caucasus, the Circassians were nearly wiped out by Tsarist Russia; their descendants are now demanding recognition.
By 2 months ago
The Circassian people's fight for justice and Russia's dark history
Network transporting youthful Africans into slave-like jobs in Russia
Fresh revelations have emerged listing names and faces of individuals who work with Russian entities to facilitate the transportation of young African women to the Alabuga Start program.
By 3 months ago
Network transporting youthful Africans into slave-like jobs in Russia
Russia ups publicity game online after International rights group damning report
However, GIATOC said some testimonies revealed experiences of harassment, racism, and excessive surveillance by SEZ management.
By 3 months ago
Russia ups publicity game online after International rights group damning report
UK deals blow to Russia's disinformation push in Africa
The United Kingdom’s recent sanctions against Russian individuals running affairs in Europe and African countries that it considers spies have turned out to be a blow to Vladimir Putin.
By 1 month ago
UK deals blow to Russia's disinformation push in Africa
Alabuga-manufactured drones aiding Russia's latest attack on Kyiv
The latest attack on Ukraine’s Capital – Kyiv, where the number of those killed rose to 31 by early Friday, according to Kyiv Independent.
By 1 month ago
Alabuga-manufactured drones aiding Russia's latest attack on Kyiv
Observers warn Africa of Russia's growing influence on the continent
A picture of Burkina Faso interim president Ibrahim Traore meeting Russian leader Vladimir Putin made rounds causing speculation about the role of Russia in Burkinabe political affairs and Africa.
By 1 month ago
Observers warn Africa of Russia's growing influence on the continent
Ukraine War: Growing nationalism within Russian federation republics, a surprise to Moscow
The Russia-Ukraine war has been nurturing the seed of nationalism among citizens of republics that previously had small voices in geopolitics.
By 1 month ago
Ukraine War: Growing nationalism within Russian federation republics, a surprise to Moscow
How Russia resorted to cleverly messaged communications targeting Africa after Wagner
The launch of that app was one of the many fronts that Russia has been using in its new methods of extending influence on the African continent after the killing of Yevgeny Prigozhin.
By 1 month ago
How Russia resorted to cleverly messaged communications targeting Africa after Wagner
Killing of civilians during war is not new to Russia
Human Rights Watch wrote on May 22 that “Russian attacks in Ukraine since January 2025 have killed and injured more civilians than in the same period in 2024”.
By 2 months ago
Killing of civilians during war is not new to Russia
The Circassian people's fight for justice and Russia's dark history
Once thriving in the Caucasus, the Circassians were nearly wiped out by Tsarist Russia; their descendants are now demanding recognition.
By 2 months ago
The Circassian people's fight for justice and Russia's dark history
Network transporting youthful Africans into slave-like jobs in Russia
Fresh revelations have emerged listing names and faces of individuals who work with Russian entities to facilitate the transportation of young African women to the Alabuga Start program.
By 3 months ago
Network transporting youthful Africans into slave-like jobs in Russia
Russia ups publicity game online after International rights group damning report
However, GIATOC said some testimonies revealed experiences of harassment, racism, and excessive surveillance by SEZ management.
By 3 months ago
Russia ups publicity game online after International rights group damning report
Ukraine War: Growing nationalism within Russian federation republics, a surprise to Moscow
The Russia-Ukraine war has been nurturing the seed of nationalism among citizens of republics that previously had small voices in geopolitics.
By Wellingtone Nyongesa 1 month ago
Ukraine War: Growing nationalism within Russian federation republics, a surprise to Moscow
How Russia resorted to cleverly messaged communications targeting Africa after Wagner
The launch of that app was one of the many fronts that Russia has been using in its new methods of extending influence on the African continent after the killing of Yevgeny Prigozhin.
By Wellingtone Nyongesa 1 month ago
How Russia resorted to cleverly messaged communications targeting Africa after Wagner
Killing of civilians during war is not new to Russia
Human Rights Watch wrote on May 22 that "Russian attacks in Ukraine since January 2025 have killed and injured more civilians than in the same period in 2024".
By Wellingtone Nyongesa 2 months ago
Killing of civilians during war is not new to Russia
The Circassian people's fight for justice and Russia's dark history
Once thriving in the Caucasus, the Circassians were nearly wiped out by Tsarist Russia; their descendants are now demanding recognition.
By Wellingtone Nyongesa 2 months ago
The Circassian people's fight for justice and Russia's dark history
Network transporting youthful Africans into slave-like jobs in Russia
Fresh revelations have emerged listing names and faces of individuals who work with Russian entities to facilitate the transportation of young African women to the Alabuga Start program.
By Wellingtone Nyongesa 3 months ago
Network transporting youthful Africans into slave-like jobs in Russia
Russia ups publicity game online after International rights group damning report
However, GIATOC said some testimonies revealed experiences of harassment, racism, and excessive surveillance by SEZ management.
By Wellingtone Nyongesa 3 months ago
Russia ups publicity game online after International rights group damning report
Leaders pile pressure on Trump as Russia-Ukraine war enters fourth year
Kyiv still maintains support from larger Europe but has been reeling from statements made by US President Trump, a country that, under Joe Biden, was the bedrock of Ukraine's war effort support.
By Wellingtone Nyongesa 6 months ago
Leaders pile pressure on Trump as Russia-Ukraine war enters fourth year
Russia sets eyes on Georgia in uncontrolled appetite for territory
The last three years have spotted the biggest news from Eastern Europe to the world as Russia's war on Ukraine enters its fourth year after February 24, 2025.
By Wellingtone Nyongesa 6 months ago
Russia sets eyes on Georgia in uncontrolled appetite for territory
Kenyan woman in Russian propaganda denying forced labour in war factories
The Russian program launched to recruit cheap labour from Kenya started a media campaign to clean up its image after Ukraine struck.
By Wellingtone Nyongesa 7 months ago
Kenyan woman in Russian propaganda denying forced labour in war factories
Kenyans among Africans duped into serving forced labour at Russian war factory
Fourteen Kenyan women are trapped in Russia working at a factory that makes arms being used in the war against Ukraine. The factory is set up to produce Iranian type kamikaze drones.
By Wellingtone Nyongesa 7 months ago
Kenyans among Africans duped into serving forced labour at Russian war factory
Edward Kisiang'ani: The man who returned to bite media hand that lifted him
By directing government advertising through a single channel to only State-controlled entities, the well-schooled man is looking to be a general who leaves the field with bloodied hands.
By Wellingtone Nyongesa 1 year ago
Edward Kisiang'ani: The man who returned to bite media hand that lifted him
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Conservationists and investors big battle for gem of Laikipia plains
The 50,000-acre expanse whose strategic position between two world-famous geographical features has been whetting the appetite of conservationists and investors.
By Wellingtone Nyongesa 1 year ago
Conservationists and investors big battle for gem of Laikipia plains
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Security high in Ukrainian port city that is a lifeline to Kenya, other Africa countries
Russia has continued to pose threat to the Black Sea Grain Initiative that allowed a sea corridor three miles wide where ships would access Ukrainian ports, including Odesa.
By Wellingtone Nyongesa 1 year ago
Security high in Ukrainian port city that is a lifeline to Kenya, other Africa countries
Sleepless nation: Hidden dangers of ignoring insomnia
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By Dr Catherine Mutisya
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