This week on Africa Matters, we look at how Russia is seeking to expand its military footprint on the continent.
Navy ready to protect UK fishermen in event of no-deal Brexit
A Tory MP has criticised the Government after it was revealed Royal Navy gunboats are readied to protect UK fishermen in the event of no Brexit deal. Negotiations are continuing in Brussels ahead of Sunday’s...
First foreign aid convoy reaches capital of Ethiopia’s Tigray region
The first international aid convoy arrived Saturday in the capital of Ethiopia’s Tigray region since fighting broke out more than a month ago, triggering a refugee crisis and humanitarian disaster.
Plan to deploy Royal Navy to UK fishing waters “irresponsible and “undignified” – BBC News
Senior Conservatives have strongly criticised plans by Boris Johnson to deploy Royal Navy ships to protect British waters in the event of no trade deal with the EU. The Ministry of Defence said four ships were on...
US Supreme Court rejects Texas bid to overturn election | DW News
The US Supreme Court has rejected a lawsuit filed by the state of Texas to overturn the results of last month’s election. President Trump and scores of Republican officials and lawmakers had supported the action...
Proof-of-jab ID? | EU asks for ‘vaccine passport’ amid cross-border travel restoration
The EU is urging caution with the pandemic, and the head of its Medicines Agency says that safety must come first. Nevertheless, opponents of ‘vaccination certificates’ are concerned they will end up...
Life possible on Pluto – NASA’s mission head | SophieCo. Visionaries
More than five years ago, humanity managed to glimpse into the farthest corner of our solar system, Pluto and the Kuiper Belt. We asked Dr. Alan Stern, planetary scientist, astronaut and head of NASA’s Pluto...