Section: Africa&ME
Mawaziri Uingereza wataka kuhamisha misaada kutoka Afrika kwenda Ulaya Mashariki
Waziri wa Mambo ya Nje wa Uingereza Boris Johnson Federico Gambarini/dpa via AP BAADHI ya mawaziri waandamizi wanaripotiwa kutaka kuhamisha misaada kutoka katika miradi ‘inayopoteza’fedha barani Afrika na Asia kwenda kwa washirika wa Uingereza huko Ulaya mashariki ili kufaidika na makubaliano ya Brexit. Maafisa katika ofisi ya Waziri Mkuu...
Fresh cease-fire appears to hold for now in eastern Ukraine
Ukrainian troops and Russian-backed separatists Monday appeared to be respecting a new cease-fire attempt after international powers called for shelling to stop and for the withdrawal of banned heavy weapons. …read more Source: The Daily...
Ukraine soldier killed in clashes despite cease-fire
One soldier has been killed and another wounded in eastern Ukraine, the army said on Feb. 20, as it accused rebels of breaking a new truce deal announced at the weekend and which took effect as of Feb. 20 …read more Source: Hurriyet Daily...
On Maidan Anniversary US Demands Russia Honor Minsk Agreements
As Ukrainians mark the third anniversary of the Maidan uprising that toppled former president Viktor Yanukovich, the U.S. is demanding that Russia honor the Minsk agreements, intended to end the violence in eastern Ukraine. Speaking to leaders gathered at Munich Security Conference, Vice President Mike Pence said Saturday “the United States will...
US Seeks ‘New Common Ground with Russia’
Vice President Mike Pence says the United States will “continue to hold Russia accountable,” but that President Donald Trump has directed a search for ways to find “new common ground with Russia.” Pence’s comments came Monday in Brussels alongside European Union Council President Donald Tusk. “In the wake of Russian...
East Ukraine ceasefire due to take effect
A ceasefire is due to come into effect in eastern Ukraine following a deal in Munich over the weekend to halt fighting and withdraw heavy weapons from the front line. , But there have been many such agreements in the past and the omens for peace in the region are not good. Russian-backed fighters and the Ukrainian army have clashed almost daily...
Russia violating Ukraine peace deal with passport order: Germany
NNA – Russian President Vladimir Putin39;s decision to temporarily recognize passports issued by rebels in Ukraine violates the Minsk peace agreement, a German government spokesman said on Monday. ” …read more Source: National News...
Mike Pence: US VP vows Trump committed to nervous EU
Pence said US commitment to transatlantic ties remained "steadfast and enduring" after decades of working together. US Vice President Mike Pence sought to reassure Europe Monday of Donald Trump’s commitment to transatlantic ties as he met EU chiefs in the face of anti-Trump protests.Pence was in Brussels at the end of a European...
Pence in Brussels, seeking ‘deeper’ ties with EU
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence told senior European Union officials in Brussels on Monday that the Trump administration was looking at ways to “deepen our relationship” with the EU., President Donald Trump alarmed EU leaders by endorsing Britain’s decision to leave the bloc and by suggesting last month that other states might...
Pence in Brussels, seeking ‘deeper’ ties with EU
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence told senior European Union officials in Brussels on Monday that the Trump administration was looking at ways to “deepen our relationship” with the EU., President Donald Trump alarmed EU leaders by endorsing Britain’s decision to leave the bloc and by suggesting last month that other states might...
