By Natalia Datskevych Nigerians are alleging racism after a recent Nigerian graduate of a Ukrainian university disappeared while taking a boat trip in Odesa. Caleb Obari, 20, had just graduated from Ukraine’s Sumy State Agrarian University when he attended a yacht party at the invitation of a woman in the southern city of
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FG shuts Czech, Sri Lanka, Serbia missions, downsizes Ukraine
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyema, says the Federal Government has closed three of the nation’s foreign missions and downsized another due to insufficient funds. Onyema said this on Tuesday in Abuja while speaking on activities of the ministry in the last three years. The Minister said that the countries where
Comic Relief: Ukrainian comedian Zelensky wins presidential election by landslide
Ukrainian comedian Volodymyr Zelensky has scored a landslide victory in the country's presidential election. With nearly all ballots counted in the run-off vote, Mr Zelensky had taken more than 73% with incumbent Petro Poroshenko trailing far behind on 24%. "I will never let you down," Mr Zelensky told celebrating supporters. Mr Poroshenko, who
Ukraine Partners ACCI for successful trade mission in Nigeria
Babatunde Abiodun As a step to deepen economic activities and linkages between Ukraine and Nigeria, the Ukraine Embassy in Nigeria has entered into a partnership with the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) with a view to jointly embark on trade and other business related activities. The request to this effect
Watch List 2018: Wars, Conflicts, Terrorism
Editor's note: Crisis Group’s early-warning Watch List identifies up to ten countries and regions at risk of conflict or escalation of violence. In these situations, early action, driven or supported by the EU and its member states, would generate stronger prospects for peace. It includes a global overview, regional summaries,
Russia: CIA Information Thwarted St. Petersburg Attack
The Kremlin said Sunday that the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency provided Russian authorities with information that thwarted a series of Islamic State bombings planned in St. Petersburg. Moscow said Russian President Vladimir Putin called U.S. President Donald Trump to thank him for the CIA information, a call the White House confirmed. Russia said the intelligence was significant enough for
Ukraine separatists criticized over call for creation of ‘Little Russia’
The Russia-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region have announced what they say is the creation of a new state called Malorossia, or Little Russia, a declaration that was swiftly condemned by Kyiv. The announcement on July 18 appeared to be the latest twist in attempts by the separatists who seized
Putin-Trump Meeting Ends After Extending To More Than Two Hours
Cyberattacks Spread From Ukraine to Europe, US
What Ukraine's prime minister calls an "unprecedented" cyberattack in his country has begun to spread beyond Ukraine's borders. "The attack is unprecedented but our IT experts are working on it and defending critical infrastructure," said Volodymyr Groysman, speaking of efforts to contain the crisis. Banks, government offices and airports in Ukraine were among the first to report the cyberattack.
World Refugee Day: French foreign minister in Russia for bilateral talks
Reaffirms commitment to world’s refugees, IDPs, migrants ...Jude Johnson and Babatunde Opalana The French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Mr. Jean-Yves Le Drian, is in Moscow on Tuesday to meet with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov to discuss key international issues, including the situation in Syria and Ukraine, the fight