International News
Senegalese prime minister criticises French military bases on territory
By: Reuters 17th May 2024 Senegal's prime minister Ousmane Sonko raised the possibility of closing French military bases in the West African country on Thursday in a... →
Russia plans big dairy export push in North Africa, Middle East and Asia
By: Reuters 16th May 2024 Russia plans to grow its presence in the global dairy products market by increasing supplies by 15-20% annually with a big push into Arab countries... →
Swiss court jails Gambian ex-minister for crimes against humanity
By: Reuters 15th May 2024 A Swiss court on Wednesday convicted a former government minister from Gambia of crimes against humanity under ex-dictator Yahya Jammeh and jailed... →
Putin renews nuclear threats against West at military parade
By: Bloomberg 9th May 2024 Russian President Vladimir Putin warned the West against threatening Russia as he pursues his invasion of Ukraine and revived his nuclear... →
In surprise move, Somalia asks UN to end political mission
By: Reuters 9th May 2024 Somalia's government has requested the termination of a United Nations political mission that has advised it on peace-building, security reforms... →
South Africa appoints new Honorary Consul in the UK to promote trade
By: Rebecca Campbell 8th May 2024 South Africa has appointed a new Honorary Consul in the UK, it was announced on Wednesday. An Honorary Consul serves to promote South African... →
Putin sworn in for new term amid growing conflict with the West 
By: Bloomberg 7th May 2024 Vladimir Putin, who’s ruled Russia for the whole of the 21st century so far, was sworn in for a fifth term as president, amid renewed nuclear... →
Russian troops enter base housing US military in Niger, US official says
By: Reuters 3rd May 2024 Russian military personnel have entered an air base in Niger that is hosting US troops, a senior US defence official told Reuters, a move that... →
