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How The Russian-Ukraine War Is Hurting Zimbabwe’s Struggling Economy
The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine is causing a rippling effect in countries across the globe especially developing economies that depend on oil and other produce supplies from both countries. Zimbabwe is one of those countries that heavily rely on European nations for trade and gets at least half of its wheat from Russia.…
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Why Tunisians Are Ignoring The President’s Call To Change The Constitution
In January, Tunisian President Kais Saied released an online questionnaire asking citizens to join in the process of rewriting the constitution. With just a few days to go until the portal closes on Sunday evening, only 412,000 people – less than six percent of the seven-million-strong electorate – have taken part in the consultation as…
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Fact Check: Has The UK Suspended Study, Work Visas For Nigerians?
On Tuesday, March 15, 2021, the UK government shared its recent decision to prioritize applications made under the Ukraine Family Scheme, in response to the humanitarian crisis arising from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Shortly after the announcement, several misleading headlines pushed the narrative of a total suspension of study, work and immigration visas for countries…
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Visualizing The Surge In Oil Prices As Russia-Ukraine War Persists
The price of crude oil recently surged to about 10%, trading at almost $130 per barrel as the war between Ukraine and Russia rages on. U.S. crude oil was up nearly 9%, from $9.08 to more than $125 per barrel in early trading Sunday evening, while West Texas Intermediate crude, the U.S. oil benchmark, surged 8%,…
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How Russia’s Invasion Of Ukraine Affects Food Prices Globally
As Russian troops intensify their assault in Ukraine, seizing control of major Ukrainian cities like Kherson, wheat, corn and vegetable oil prices have risen by double-digit percentages. Wheat currently retails at $900, its highest in 14 years. Ukraine, a major exporter of grains and sunflower oil have shut down all ports until the end of…
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Russia-Ukraine: Nigerians Join The Ukrainian International Legion Army
Ukraine‘s Deputy Minister of Defense, Hanna Maliar, recently shared that thousands of people have volunteered to join Ukraine’s newly-formed International Legion Army after an appeal from President Zelensky last week. Some 16,000 foreign “volunteers”, including 200 Nigerian are heading for Ukraine to fight against Russia, according to recent reports. The militants are coming as the country continues to receive…
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Visualizing The Ongoing Conflict Between Russia And Ukraine
Over the last couple of months, Russia has deployed more than 100,000 Russian troops along the border with Ukraine, increasing the suspicion that an invasion by Russia is imminent. Last week, the US reportedly deployed 8,500 troops to Ukraine at very short notice, following reports that NATO was planning to send additional fighter jets and…