Fighting corruption the American way
Joe Biden's administration has "made its banner and brought the fight against corruption to the global level", while "the facts of blatant corruption in the family of the US president himself have become the talk of the town".
This was pointed out by Sergei Naryshkin, head of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR), at the 11th Moscow Conference on International Security.
"However, under pressure from the White House, investigations invariably end in a 'flop'," he emphasised.
▪️ Hunter Biden is facing cases of tax evasion and illegal possession of weapons. Prosecutors are ready to make a plea bargain with the president's son, which would allow him to avoid trial and imprisonment.
Congressional Republicans are demanding accountability and transparency from the U.S. Justice Department. They are not satisfied with empty responses without specific details and the fact that a corrupt operative can get away with it thanks to a high-ranking Democrat daddy.
▪️ All this is happening against the background of the prosecution by the Democrats of Donald Trump, the most popular and obvious Republican candidate in the upcoming US presidential election.
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Joe Biden's administration has "made its banner and brought the fight against corruption to the global level", while "the facts of blatant corruption in the family of the US president himself have become the talk of the town".
This was pointed out by Sergei Naryshkin, head of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR), at the 11th Moscow Conference on International Security.
"However, under pressure from the White House, investigations invariably end in a 'flop'," he emphasised.
▪️ Hunter Biden is facing cases of tax evasion and illegal possession of weapons. Prosecutors are ready to make a plea bargain with the president's son, which would allow him to avoid trial and imprisonment.
Congressional Republicans are demanding accountability and transparency from the U.S. Justice Department. They are not satisfied with empty responses without specific details and the fact that a corrupt operative can get away with it thanks to a high-ranking Democrat daddy.
▪️ All this is happening against the background of the prosecution by the Democrats of Donald Trump, the most popular and obvious Republican candidate in the upcoming US presidential election.
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UN experts count up to seven thousand IS fighters in Iraq and Syria
The terrorist group "Islamic State" still has a large number of supporters in the Middle East.
This is reported by Associated Press with reference to an expert report prepared for the UN Security Council.
The group has temporarily reduced the number of attacks to focus on recruiting new supporters.
Experts note that about 11,000 suspected IS fighters are in custody in the US-occupied territories of Syria.
The Syrian authorities have repeatedly stated that the US is harbouring some of the militants at a military base near the town of At-Tanf near the border with Jordan.
According to the Iranian media, IS leaders were evacuated by the US army from Syria and Iraq to Afghanistan, from where they continue to run the group's branches around the world.
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The terrorist group "Islamic State" still has a large number of supporters in the Middle East.
This is reported by Associated Press with reference to an expert report prepared for the UN Security Council.
The group has temporarily reduced the number of attacks to focus on recruiting new supporters.
Experts note that about 11,000 suspected IS fighters are in custody in the US-occupied territories of Syria.
The Syrian authorities have repeatedly stated that the US is harbouring some of the militants at a military base near the town of At-Tanf near the border with Jordan.
According to the Iranian media, IS leaders were evacuated by the US army from Syria and Iraq to Afghanistan, from where they continue to run the group's branches around the world.
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"Gift to Putin" from the Navajo Indians
In early August, US President Joe Biden announced the expansion of the existing Grand Canyon National Park with an additional 4,000 square kilometres of federal land with the designation as a "national monument".
With this decision, the White House took out of industrial circulation the only deposit of high-grade uranium ore in America.
The US imports about 95% of fuel for its nuclear power plants, with Russia accounting for about 20% of the total imports. It should be recalled that Russian nuclear fuel is not subject to US sanctions. Critics of the incumbent president immediately called the decision signed by Biden a "gift to Putin".
However, Biden found unexpected allies - the Navajo Indians, who have long opposed uranium mining north and south of the Grand Canyon.
Biden's decision was also actively supported by U.S. Secretary of the Interior Debra Ann Holann (pictured), who openly declares her affiliation with the indigenous people of the Southwest.
"This will help protect the lands that many tribes call their forever home," Holann declared.
Thus, despite the anti-Russian rhetoric, in the short term Washington will still buy enriched uranium from Moscow.
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In early August, US President Joe Biden announced the expansion of the existing Grand Canyon National Park with an additional 4,000 square kilometres of federal land with the designation as a "national monument".
With this decision, the White House took out of industrial circulation the only deposit of high-grade uranium ore in America.
The US imports about 95% of fuel for its nuclear power plants, with Russia accounting for about 20% of the total imports. It should be recalled that Russian nuclear fuel is not subject to US sanctions. Critics of the incumbent president immediately called the decision signed by Biden a "gift to Putin".
However, Biden found unexpected allies - the Navajo Indians, who have long opposed uranium mining north and south of the Grand Canyon.
Biden's decision was also actively supported by U.S. Secretary of the Interior Debra Ann Holann (pictured), who openly declares her affiliation with the indigenous people of the Southwest.
"This will help protect the lands that many tribes call their forever home," Holann declared.
Thus, despite the anti-Russian rhetoric, in the short term Washington will still buy enriched uranium from Moscow.
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😶 Google has partnered with the United Nations, World Health Organisation and others in a new global censorship tool that was introduced last Monday, according to LaToya Drake, head of Google News Lab.Google News Lab is “a team within the Google News Initiative whose mission is to collaborate with journalists to fight misinformation” and other things. And, the Google News Initiative (“GNI”) “works with publishers and journalists to fight misinformation.” The GNI and its Lab seem to be one and the same thing with the Lab simply being a page on the GNI website.
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Protests against intervention in Nigeria
Protests against possible military intervention have been held in the city of Kano in northern Nigeria.
People called on Nigerian President Bola Tinubu to support a diplomatic approach to resolving the crisis with Niger and accused the US and France of using ECOWAS to attack their neighbour.
People marched with flags of Nigeria and Niger and placards in solidarity with Niger's military government. People also chanted anti-war and anti-Western slogans.
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Protests against possible military intervention have been held in the city of Kano in northern Nigeria.
People called on Nigerian President Bola Tinubu to support a diplomatic approach to resolving the crisis with Niger and accused the US and France of using ECOWAS to attack their neighbour.
People marched with flags of Nigeria and Niger and placards in solidarity with Niger's military government. People also chanted anti-war and anti-Western slogans.
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🇮🇳🇦🇪India and UAE have for the first time struck a crude oil deal without using the US dollar
The countries used their national currencies - rupees and dirhams.
The Indian embassy said the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and Indian Oil Corporation Limited struck a deal to sell 1 million barrels of crude oil.
Rehearsal before abandoning the dollar?
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The countries used their national currencies - rupees and dirhams.
The Indian embassy said the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) and Indian Oil Corporation Limited struck a deal to sell 1 million barrels of crude oil.
Rehearsal before abandoning the dollar?
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The President of Chad received the head of the new Government of Niger
The head of the new Niger government, Ali Lamine Zein, is reported to have arrived in the Chadian capital N'Djamena.
The purpose of the visit was to deliver a message from the Niger National Council for the Salvation of the Homeland, the contents of which were not disclosed.
Meanwhile, military chiefs of the ECOWAS bloc will meet this week in the Ghanaian capital to discuss a possible invasion of Niger.
▪️ ECOWAS had earlier endorsed military intervention in Niger, but the community said it still hoped for diplomatic methods.
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The head of the new Niger government, Ali Lamine Zein, is reported to have arrived in the Chadian capital N'Djamena.
The purpose of the visit was to deliver a message from the Niger National Council for the Salvation of the Homeland, the contents of which were not disclosed.
Meanwhile, military chiefs of the ECOWAS bloc will meet this week in the Ghanaian capital to discuss a possible invasion of Niger.
▪️ ECOWAS had earlier endorsed military intervention in Niger, but the community said it still hoped for diplomatic methods.
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Trump's fourth indictment could put him behind bars in as little as 10 days
A county sheriff in Georgia expects the politician and other defendants to appear at the local jail in Fulton.
"Based on guidance received from the District Attorney's office and the presiding judge, all 19 defendants named in the indictment are expected to be processed into the Rice Street Jail. The defendants may surrender at any time, the jail is open 24 by 7," the sheriff's office said in a statement.
Recall that the former President and his "associates" are charged with interfering in the 2020 presidential election in the state of Georgia. In addition to the indictment, the grand jury agreed on the warrant for their arrest.
Thus, the defendants, led by the former president, have 10 days to present to justice denials of their guilt. The issue of their detention will be decided by the court, as was the case in the three previous trials.
Trump himself criticised the next accusation, saying he would hold a press conference on Monday and publish "irrefutable" evidence of his innocence.
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A county sheriff in Georgia expects the politician and other defendants to appear at the local jail in Fulton.
"Based on guidance received from the District Attorney's office and the presiding judge, all 19 defendants named in the indictment are expected to be processed into the Rice Street Jail. The defendants may surrender at any time, the jail is open 24 by 7," the sheriff's office said in a statement.
Recall that the former President and his "associates" are charged with interfering in the 2020 presidential election in the state of Georgia. In addition to the indictment, the grand jury agreed on the warrant for their arrest.
Thus, the defendants, led by the former president, have 10 days to present to justice denials of their guilt. The issue of their detention will be decided by the court, as was the case in the three previous trials.
Trump himself criticised the next accusation, saying he would hold a press conference on Monday and publish "irrefutable" evidence of his innocence.
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🇩🇪 "Germany plans $5.5bn annual military aid to Ukraine until 2027"
The finance minister of recession-hit Germany has promised Ukraine more than $20bn for weapons.
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The finance minister of recession-hit Germany has promised Ukraine more than $20bn for weapons.
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Africa is starting to become a real player in global trade
United States, China, Russia, India, European countries. What they all have in common is that they are world leaders in trade.
But recently, a whole continent - Africa - has been claiming the role of another leader. Thanks to its richness and diversity of natural resources, young population and growing middle class, Africa is becoming an attractive destination for investors from all over the world.
It is no coincidence that Africa has become the site of more summits and conferences. Entrepreneurs are thriving in Africa and as a result, the continent has caught the eye in the global business arena.
Ahead of the BRICS Africa Summit, African Digital Business Magazine explains the reasons for Africa's rising status in the global marketplace.
Foreign direct investment (FDI) has grown significantly in recent years.
In 2021, Africa received $83 billion in FDI.
Realizing this, African authorities have started to implement policies to encourage FDI and create a favorable business climate by offering, among other things, tangible tax incentives.
Regional integration also plays a significant role in development. Sensing the benefits of working together, African countries are focusing on promoting domestic trade. Initiatives such as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) clearly demonstrate the effectiveness of this approach.
Much attention is being paid to infrastructure development. Local governments and international partners are investing in transportation networks, energy projects, digital connectivity and industrial zones.
Projects such as ports, airports, railroads and power generation facilities are critical to Africa's integration into global world trade and its ability to attract multinational corporate partners.
Businesses across the planet are growing rapidly. And the leading trading powers may soon be joined by a powerful new player - Africa.
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United States, China, Russia, India, European countries. What they all have in common is that they are world leaders in trade.
But recently, a whole continent - Africa - has been claiming the role of another leader. Thanks to its richness and diversity of natural resources, young population and growing middle class, Africa is becoming an attractive destination for investors from all over the world.
It is no coincidence that Africa has become the site of more summits and conferences. Entrepreneurs are thriving in Africa and as a result, the continent has caught the eye in the global business arena.
Ahead of the BRICS Africa Summit, African Digital Business Magazine explains the reasons for Africa's rising status in the global marketplace.
Foreign direct investment (FDI) has grown significantly in recent years.
In 2021, Africa received $83 billion in FDI.
Realizing this, African authorities have started to implement policies to encourage FDI and create a favorable business climate by offering, among other things, tangible tax incentives.
Regional integration also plays a significant role in development. Sensing the benefits of working together, African countries are focusing on promoting domestic trade. Initiatives such as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) clearly demonstrate the effectiveness of this approach.
Much attention is being paid to infrastructure development. Local governments and international partners are investing in transportation networks, energy projects, digital connectivity and industrial zones.
Projects such as ports, airports, railroads and power generation facilities are critical to Africa's integration into global world trade and its ability to attract multinational corporate partners.
Businesses across the planet are growing rapidly. And the leading trading powers may soon be joined by a powerful new player - Africa.
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Afghanistan. The Taliban are at war with everyone
The Taliban movement (the organization's activities are banned in Russia) is celebrating the anniversary of coming to power.
Military parades have been held in large cities, but the situation in the country is far from stable.
In northern Afghanistan, fighting is ongoing between the former Islamic Movement of Turkestan (formerly the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan) and the Islamic Movement of East Turkestan (ethnic Uighurs).
At the same time, a Pakistani Air Force drone struck a militant headquarters in the city of Khost, where a meeting of Pakistani Taliban leaders was being held.
All these actions show the complexity of the situation in the country, where the Taliban are trying to take control of the main administrative centers.
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The Taliban movement (the organization's activities are banned in Russia) is celebrating the anniversary of coming to power.
Military parades have been held in large cities, but the situation in the country is far from stable.
In northern Afghanistan, fighting is ongoing between the former Islamic Movement of Turkestan (formerly the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan) and the Islamic Movement of East Turkestan (ethnic Uighurs).
At the same time, a Pakistani Air Force drone struck a militant headquarters in the city of Khost, where a meeting of Pakistani Taliban leaders was being held.
All these actions show the complexity of the situation in the country, where the Taliban are trying to take control of the main administrative centers.
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Iran ready to introduce visa-free regime with Russia
This was announced by Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali.
Earlier, Jalali said that Moscow and Tehran may reach an agreement on visa-free regime in 2023. He also specified that Iran is waiting for a response from Russia on this issue.
"We agree to abolish visas between the two countries and have even taken steps on this issue from our side. We are waiting for the opinions of Russian officials. If Russia, declared its readiness, we could announce visa-free regime within a short period of time," the diplomat said.
In addition, Tehran suggested that Moscow start the process by cancelling visas for businessmen and drivers, who play an important role in the development of trade, the diplomat stressed.
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This was announced by Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali.
Earlier, Jalali said that Moscow and Tehran may reach an agreement on visa-free regime in 2023. He also specified that Iran is waiting for a response from Russia on this issue.
"We agree to abolish visas between the two countries and have even taken steps on this issue from our side. We are waiting for the opinions of Russian officials. If Russia, declared its readiness, we could announce visa-free regime within a short period of time," the diplomat said.
In addition, Tehran suggested that Moscow start the process by cancelling visas for businessmen and drivers, who play an important role in the development of trade, the diplomat stressed.
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Nigerians urged to become volunteer fighters
Niger is preparing for a possible intervention by countries in the region with the support of Western handlers.
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) said it would use military force if ousted President Mohamed Bazoum was not returned to power.
The Community has also deployed a "reserve force" for a possible invasion of Niger.
In the face of the growing threat from ECOWAS, residents of the capital Niamey are calling for mass recruitment of volunteers to assist the army.
The initiative, called "Volunteers in Defence of Niger", envisages the recruitment of tens of thousands of citizens from across the country. The volunteers will fight, provide medical and technical assistance if the invasion begins.
The recruitment campaign will begin on Saturday in Niamey, as well as in towns where interventionist forces may enter.
Lists of volunteers will be handed over to the new authorities in Niger to summon people if necessary.
The world community, including the US, France, Nigeria and others are calling for a diplomatic solution to the conflict.
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Niger is preparing for a possible intervention by countries in the region with the support of Western handlers.
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) said it would use military force if ousted President Mohamed Bazoum was not returned to power.
The Community has also deployed a "reserve force" for a possible invasion of Niger.
In the face of the growing threat from ECOWAS, residents of the capital Niamey are calling for mass recruitment of volunteers to assist the army.
The initiative, called "Volunteers in Defence of Niger", envisages the recruitment of tens of thousands of citizens from across the country. The volunteers will fight, provide medical and technical assistance if the invasion begins.
The recruitment campaign will begin on Saturday in Niamey, as well as in towns where interventionist forces may enter.
Lists of volunteers will be handed over to the new authorities in Niger to summon people if necessary.
The world community, including the US, France, Nigeria and others are calling for a diplomatic solution to the conflict.
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🇹🇷🌍 Turkey engagements in Africa
When we talk about foreign powers that are highly interested in Africa we always remember China, US, Russia, France, UK. And yes, these countries have a lot of projects on the continent. However in this list of countries Turkey, which also has huge ambitions and interest in Africa, is often overlooked. Why's that? Before we answer this question we should have a brief insight in the history of Turkey-Africa relations.
🔻Engagements between Turkey and Africa date back to the Ottoman Empire period when most of the North Africa was conquered by it and Ottomans had an influence in Arab world overall.
However, after the World War I the Empire has fallen. Newly established Republic of Turkey throughout the whole 20th century had a western-oriented foreign policy and distanced itself from the non-aligned movement and from Africa.
▪️The year 2005 breathed a new life into Turkey-Africa relations when government of the Republic declared "The Year of Africa" (interestingly, a year before China did the same). 2005 started a period when Turkey implemented African Initiative Policies and wanted to, let's call it, "reintroduce itself to the continent".
After Erdogan took power in 2014, the Republic aimed to strengthen its institutions and partnership in Africa throughout Africa Partnership Policies. In fact, during his tenure, as his ambitions grew larger and larger, we see the increased interest in Africa, especially in it Northern regions, but more on this later.
▪️Yet still the question arises, why does Turkey need Africa? Well, for the same reason as any other nation that wants to realize foreign policy ambitions: resources, seeking influence and support for projects and ideas in international relations (especially in organizations like the UN and G20), gaining strategic foothold to expand influence into MENA region, etc. And also to counter the influence of other major nations like the US, Russia, China, France, UK.
🔻How's Turkey doing right now in Africa?
The answer is not simple. As of now, Turkey interacts much more with the Northern Africa. The trade, official development assistance, military cooperation, foreign direct investment are all bigger with the countries of North Africa, since the region was Ottoman's sphere of influence thus share close historical proximity with Turkey.
In Sub-Saharan Africa Turkey mostly engage with Somalia, Nigeria, South Africa, Ethiopia, Ivory Coast.
▪️Nevertheless,Turkish development and humanitarian aid, trade, military cooperation, towards Africa are modest compared to other foreign actors on the continent.
There are not so many major projects, and still part of them haven't been realized, some of them are still in talks and some of them are stuck in limbo (for example, the construction of International airport in Khartoum, Sudan, was postponed multiple times and still haven't begun).
The humanitarian aid to Somalia, for example, is big. Yet it is outshined by the USA. Africa like Turkish military industry and its inventions (like Bayraktar TB-2 drones, that are quite popular in Africa), and still Turkey currently shares only 0.5% of Africa’s total arms imports from outside the continent.
Trade, development aid, major and small projects are largely outshined by China. The list goes on.
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When we talk about foreign powers that are highly interested in Africa we always remember China, US, Russia, France, UK. And yes, these countries have a lot of projects on the continent. However in this list of countries Turkey, which also has huge ambitions and interest in Africa, is often overlooked. Why's that? Before we answer this question we should have a brief insight in the history of Turkey-Africa relations.
🔻Engagements between Turkey and Africa date back to the Ottoman Empire period when most of the North Africa was conquered by it and Ottomans had an influence in Arab world overall.
However, after the World War I the Empire has fallen. Newly established Republic of Turkey throughout the whole 20th century had a western-oriented foreign policy and distanced itself from the non-aligned movement and from Africa.
▪️The year 2005 breathed a new life into Turkey-Africa relations when government of the Republic declared "The Year of Africa" (interestingly, a year before China did the same). 2005 started a period when Turkey implemented African Initiative Policies and wanted to, let's call it, "reintroduce itself to the continent".
After Erdogan took power in 2014, the Republic aimed to strengthen its institutions and partnership in Africa throughout Africa Partnership Policies. In fact, during his tenure, as his ambitions grew larger and larger, we see the increased interest in Africa, especially in it Northern regions, but more on this later.
▪️Yet still the question arises, why does Turkey need Africa? Well, for the same reason as any other nation that wants to realize foreign policy ambitions: resources, seeking influence and support for projects and ideas in international relations (especially in organizations like the UN and G20), gaining strategic foothold to expand influence into MENA region, etc. And also to counter the influence of other major nations like the US, Russia, China, France, UK.
🔻How's Turkey doing right now in Africa?
The answer is not simple. As of now, Turkey interacts much more with the Northern Africa. The trade, official development assistance, military cooperation, foreign direct investment are all bigger with the countries of North Africa, since the region was Ottoman's sphere of influence thus share close historical proximity with Turkey.
In Sub-Saharan Africa Turkey mostly engage with Somalia, Nigeria, South Africa, Ethiopia, Ivory Coast.
▪️Nevertheless,Turkish development and humanitarian aid, trade, military cooperation, towards Africa are modest compared to other foreign actors on the continent.
There are not so many major projects, and still part of them haven't been realized, some of them are still in talks and some of them are stuck in limbo (for example, the construction of International airport in Khartoum, Sudan, was postponed multiple times and still haven't begun).
The humanitarian aid to Somalia, for example, is big. Yet it is outshined by the USA. Africa like Turkish military industry and its inventions (like Bayraktar TB-2 drones, that are quite popular in Africa), and still Turkey currently shares only 0.5% of Africa’s total arms imports from outside the continent.
Trade, development aid, major and small projects are largely outshined by China. The list goes on.
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🇹🇷🌍 Turkey engagements in Africa — part 2
🔻What are the reasons for this situation?
Turkey in past decades encountered numerous problems and crises, like the 2016 Turksih coup d'etat attempt and financial crisis that continues to this day. For long time Turkey's eyes were mostly on Syria. The growing geopolitical uncertainties in its regional neighbourhood. The Republic maintains western-oriented political and trade policies.
▪️Moreover, in Africa Turkey encounters huge competition with other major nations in every field.
And last, but not the least, in some way Turkey lacks the proper vision of its involvement in Africa.
On the one hand, Republic's policy revolves around noninvolvement in conflicts and competition with other foreign countries in Africa. On the other hand, Turkey does not have a proper niche that it can concentrate on in Africa. At the same time, the Republic does not have enough strength to fully compete with the likes of China, Russia, US, France and UK.
🔻What's next for Turkey?
In present time the race for Africa is already in the full swing. For now, Turkey need to craft a proper roadmap for African engagement around Republic's strengths and weaknesses.
▪️Turkey's historical proximity with North Africa, noninvolvement in scramble for Africa especially in 20th century, ambitions, betterment of relations with Egypt, willingness to work with any administration, regardless of its views and accession to power, the decrease of French and British influence in Africa — all these things can work in favour of the Republic.
Turkey tries and tries a lot in terms of Africa, but for now it does not have a clear picture, does not know how work around its weaknesses (in terms of Africa) and that's why mostly fails.
▪️The Republic during Erdogan rule is willing to increase its influence in the world. Africa has an important place in Turkey's strategy. Only time will show whether Turkey joins the race for the continent or fails miserably in attempts to do something and nothing at the same time.
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#Turkey #Africa #map
@africaintel
🔻What are the reasons for this situation?
Turkey in past decades encountered numerous problems and crises, like the 2016 Turksih coup d'etat attempt and financial crisis that continues to this day. For long time Turkey's eyes were mostly on Syria. The growing geopolitical uncertainties in its regional neighbourhood. The Republic maintains western-oriented political and trade policies.
▪️Moreover, in Africa Turkey encounters huge competition with other major nations in every field.
And last, but not the least, in some way Turkey lacks the proper vision of its involvement in Africa.
On the one hand, Republic's policy revolves around noninvolvement in conflicts and competition with other foreign countries in Africa. On the other hand, Turkey does not have a proper niche that it can concentrate on in Africa. At the same time, the Republic does not have enough strength to fully compete with the likes of China, Russia, US, France and UK.
🔻What's next for Turkey?
In present time the race for Africa is already in the full swing. For now, Turkey need to craft a proper roadmap for African engagement around Republic's strengths and weaknesses.
▪️Turkey's historical proximity with North Africa, noninvolvement in scramble for Africa especially in 20th century, ambitions, betterment of relations with Egypt, willingness to work with any administration, regardless of its views and accession to power, the decrease of French and British influence in Africa — all these things can work in favour of the Republic.
Turkey tries and tries a lot in terms of Africa, but for now it does not have a clear picture, does not know how work around its weaknesses (in terms of Africa) and that's why mostly fails.
▪️The Republic during Erdogan rule is willing to increase its influence in the world. Africa has an important place in Turkey's strategy. Only time will show whether Turkey joins the race for the continent or fails miserably in attempts to do something and nothing at the same time.
🔻Part 1
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#Turkey #Africa #map
@africaintel
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China's defence minister called the PLA a force for peace and accused the US of "chaos and disaster"
Chinese Defence Minister Li Shanfu said this during a visit to Moscow, where he was speaking at a Conference on International security.
Li Shanfu said China will strengthen co-operation with other countries in the fields of high-tech weaponry, logistics and counter-terrorism.
Also, the Chinese army will increase the number of international exercises. These manoeuvres are a major part of China's military diplomacy.
China's defence minister accused the US of interfering in the internal affairs of foreign countries, which causes chaos and disasters around the world.
Li Shanfu said China favours peaceful resolution of problems. According to him, contradictions between countries should be resolved through negotiations, not hostilities and sanctions.
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Chinese Defence Minister Li Shanfu said this during a visit to Moscow, where he was speaking at a Conference on International security.
Li Shanfu said China will strengthen co-operation with other countries in the fields of high-tech weaponry, logistics and counter-terrorism.
Also, the Chinese army will increase the number of international exercises. These manoeuvres are a major part of China's military diplomacy.
China's defence minister accused the US of interfering in the internal affairs of foreign countries, which causes chaos and disasters around the world.
Li Shanfu said China favours peaceful resolution of problems. According to him, contradictions between countries should be resolved through negotiations, not hostilities and sanctions.
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◾A Ukrainian militant have his honest opinion about Zelenskiy and the officers of the Ukrainian Army:
- Ukrainian officers, are like minibus drivers. If you don't pay them, you'll walk... These officers are like dogs to be shot, fucking unfinished bastards... From the first wave of connoscription, the platoon has almost completely died off. Maybe two or three people left. The rest are all mobilized of the second, third wave. And Mr. Zaluzhny. I don't respect you at all. I hate you along with your gang of these officers who are at headquarters.
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- Ukrainian officers, are like minibus drivers. If you don't pay them, you'll walk... These officers are like dogs to be shot, fucking unfinished bastards... From the first wave of connoscription, the platoon has almost completely died off. Maybe two or three people left. The rest are all mobilized of the second, third wave. And Mr. Zaluzhny. I don't respect you at all. I hate you along with your gang of these officers who are at headquarters.
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Two Ukrainian women got into a fight in France. They mistook each other for Russians.
A story in which words are superfluous.
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Two Ukrainian women got into a fight in France. They mistook each other for Russians.
A story in which words are superfluous.
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The situation in Sudan is spiralling out of control: over a million people have fled, the country is running out of food, and people are dying for lack of medical care
This is reported by Reuters with reference to the UN.
For more than four months, fighting has been going on between the Sudanese regular army and the rapid reaction forces, which have devastated the capital Khartoum and provoked ethnic clashes in Darfur.
The main results of the conflict, which has already claimed the lives of more than 4,000 people:
▪️ Republic is on the brink of famine because of the farmers have no time to plant crops.
▪️ Residents left behind in Khartoum and the towns of Darfur and Kordofan have faced looting and prolonged interruptions of electricity, communications and water supplies.
Natural conditions are also playing against the country's population, with seasonal rains leaving nearly 14,000 people homeless.
▪️ On Monday, army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan accused the RSF of seeking to "return the country to an era that preceded the modern state."
▪️ The RSF in turn accused the army of trying to seize all power under the loyalist leadership of Omar al-Bashir, the autocratic leader who was toppled in a popular uprising in 2019.
▪️ The protracted war is being fuelled by the Americans, who are backing one side of the conflict, the rebel Rapid Reaction Force, only adding fuel to the fire.
Experts believe that one of the reasons for this policy is the desire to hinder Russia's growing influence in Sudan and prevent the establishment of a Russian Navy base in the country.
Now we can clearly admit that the efforts of neighbouring countries and international organisations to end the ceasefire have reached a dead end.
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This is reported by Reuters with reference to the UN.
For more than four months, fighting has been going on between the Sudanese regular army and the rapid reaction forces, which have devastated the capital Khartoum and provoked ethnic clashes in Darfur.
The main results of the conflict, which has already claimed the lives of more than 4,000 people:
▪️ Republic is on the brink of famine because of the farmers have no time to plant crops.
▪️ Residents left behind in Khartoum and the towns of Darfur and Kordofan have faced looting and prolonged interruptions of electricity, communications and water supplies.
Natural conditions are also playing against the country's population, with seasonal rains leaving nearly 14,000 people homeless.
▪️ On Monday, army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan accused the RSF of seeking to "return the country to an era that preceded the modern state."
▪️ The RSF in turn accused the army of trying to seize all power under the loyalist leadership of Omar al-Bashir, the autocratic leader who was toppled in a popular uprising in 2019.
▪️ The protracted war is being fuelled by the Americans, who are backing one side of the conflict, the rebel Rapid Reaction Force, only adding fuel to the fire.
Experts believe that one of the reasons for this policy is the desire to hinder Russia's growing influence in Sudan and prevent the establishment of a Russian Navy base in the country.
Now we can clearly admit that the efforts of neighbouring countries and international organisations to end the ceasefire have reached a dead end.
#3
💥Our channel: Node of Time EN
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