Germany accused Russia of taking the world hostage with its “grain war” on Friday as Berlin hosted a conference to address concerns the Ukraine conflict could cause hunger in some countries. Held under the banner “Uniting for Global Food Security”, …
GABORONE, BOTSWANA — Activists in Botswana have slammed the Kimberley Process, which is intended to prevent diamonds from financing wars, after meetings this week failed to censure Russia.The European Union (EU) and allies sought to expand the definiti…
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow’s military action in Ukraine was not responsible for the global food crisis, instead blaming the West for preventing the export of Russian grain. “The food market is unbalanced in the most serious way,” Pu…
TAIPEI — Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged this week to help advance four economic powers, despite pandemic problems at home and knock-on effects from Russia’s war in Ukraine. Analysts expect the pledges to take time, with no immediate results.Xi ma…
NAIROBI, KENYA — The heavily armed men appeared around the small farming village in Ethiopia’s Oromia region, frightening residents already on edge after recent clashes between government troops and rebels.“The militants assured us that they will not t…
CONSTANTA, ROMANIA — With Ukraine’s seaports blockaded or captured by Russian forces, neighboring Romania’s Black Sea port of Constanta has emerged as a main conduit for the war-torn country’s grain exports amid a growing world food crisis.It’s Romania…