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Ukraine: AU expresses ‘extreme concern’ over Russia invasion

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , , ,

– – The African Union (AU) has expressed concern over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and subsequent attack that has left many dead. The continental body has called for an “immediate ceasefire” to avoid what it a “planetary conflict”. AU chairman and Senegalese President Macky Sall, and AU Commission Chairman Moussa Faki Mahamat have both in a joint statement said they were “extremely concerned” by the invasion. “They call on the Russian Federation and any other regional or international actor to imperatively respect international law, the territorial integrity and national sovereignty…

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Russia’s Putin signs law allowing him to serve two more terms

Elwin Mandowa, , , , ,

– – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday gave final approval to legislation allowing him to hold office for two additional six-year terms, giving himself the possibility to stay in power until 2036. The 68-year-old Russian leader, who has already been in power for more than two decades, signed off on the bill Monday, according to a copy posted on the government’s legal information portal. Putin proposed the change last year as part of constitutional reforms that Russians overwhelmingly backed in a vote in July. Lawmakers approved the bill last…

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Russia accuses West of exploiting Africa, offers unconditional help

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused the West of exploiting Africa as he offers an alternative arm of help without political conditions. Putin will be hosting a two day summit with African leaders this week. The Kremlin said it expects 47 African leaders at Sochi for the Oct. 23-24 event. This will be first Russia-Africa summit as Russia joins other super powers to push their influence in Africa. “We see how an array of Western countries are resorting to pressure, intimidation and blackmail of sovereign African governments,” Putin said in…

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Trump’s Daunting Foreign Challenges

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If nothing else, the 2016 elections have once again reaffirmed America’s solid democratic system. Without any major incidents, tens of millions of Americans went to polling stations across the land, voted for the candidate of their choice, and readied themselves, as always, for the peaceful transfer of power. I believe that even those who were deeply disappointed with the results of the election will sooner than later rise above the fray, put the nation’s interests first, and work to build a more wholesome union.

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IS RWANDA’S CUT-THROAT LEADER ABOUT TO LEAVE POWER?

Jennifer Fierberg, , , , , , ,

The wary blur of President Kagame’s 2017 promise to relinquish power   By: Charles KM KAMBANDA, PhD A Rwandan newspaper, the Chronicles, reported that the former rebel leader and all-powerful iron-handed leader of Rwanda said, “I will not be around as president come 2017”. On the issue of whether or not President Kagame will amend the constitution allowing him to remain in power. The Chronicles quoted President Kagame  saying, “…on this issue, I am  almost taking it personal with people who keep asking […] you are going to change the constitution,…

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