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By Ijeoma Ndukwe Published 20 hours ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Related Topics Russia-Ukraine war African countries are among those hoping to increase their exports of gas to the European Union, after the EU committed to reduce its reliance on Russian supplies following the invasion of Ukraine. Russia's suspension of deliveries to Poland and Bulgaria over their refusal to pay in roubles, the Russian currency, was a stark reminder of the threat facing the Eurozone. Russia has the largest natural gas reserves in the world and is the largest exporter, accounting for around 40% of Europe's imports. The EU wants to cut supplies by two-thirds by the end of the year and become independent of all its fossil fuels by 2030. However, energy economist Carole Nakhle says that with the combined exports of Africa's big players in the industry - Algeria, Egypt and … [Read more...] about Ukraine crisis: Can Africa replace Russian gas supplies to Europe?

La France a levé ce lundi sa dernière grande mesure de restriction anti-Covid. Il n'est plus obligatoire de porter le masque dans les transports : avions, trains, bus, métro, taxis... De nombreux voyageurs toujours prudents Cette mesure est justifiée par l’accalmie sanitaire même si, avec environ 30 000 nouvelles contaminations quotidiennes, l'épidémie n'est pas terminée. A l’aéroport Paris-Charles de Gaulle, de nombreux voyageurs préfèrent restent prudents : "Par sécurité vis-à-vis de mes proches, ma famille, mes amis, je pense que le port du masque pour l'instant est encore nécessaire", dit une femme, masquée_. "Il y a de nombreux porteurs asymptomatiques, or on ne sait pas qui ils sont. C'est mieux à mon avis de continuer à se protéger les uns les autres", souligne un voyageur américain. "Aujourd'hui, je vais le porter dans l'avion. Je sais qu'on peut ne plus le porter, mais moi je prends la décision de le porter parce que le virus est toujours là, … [Read more...] about France : fin de l’obligation du port du masque dans les transports

"Agir plus vite et plus fort" pour le climat : Elisabeth Borne , nommée lundi Première ministre, a fixé sa priorité lors d'une cérémonie de passation de pouvoirs à Matignon en fin de journée, après avoir rendu un hommage appuyé à son prédécesseur, Jean Castex , qui a quitté ses fonctions sans dissimuler son émotion. Une nomination qui ne rassure pas Greenpeace France Face "au défi climatique et écologique sur lequel il faut agir plus vite et plus fort, je suis convaincue que nous pourrons le faire en associant encore davantage les forces vives de notre territoire, parce que c'est bien au plus près des Français qu'on trouvera les bonnes réponses" , a lancé la nouvelle Première ministre. La nomination de celle qui était jusqu'alors ministre du Travail et qui a notamment occupé les postes de ministre des Transports puis de la Transition écologique lors du premier quinquennat d'Emmanuel Macron n'a pas manqué de faire réagir l'ONG de protection de l'environnement Greenpeace … [Read more...] about France : à Matignon, Elisabeth Borne promet d’agir “plus vite et plus fort” pour le climat

L‘été, la menace terroriste et une campagne électorale qui approche, un savant mélange qui a fait du maillot de bain intégral musulman ou “burkini”, un des principaux sujet de débats en France et Europe. Au point que les Nations Unies sont intervenues ce mardi pour défendre le droit à porter le burkini. Pour le Haut-Commissariat de l’ ONU aux droits de l’homme ( HCDH ), l’interdiction du burkini décrétée par plusieurs maires français cet été favorise “la stigmatisation” des musulmans. “C’est franchement une réaction stupide à ce qui nous fait face en terme d’attentats terroristes” a expliqué depuis Genève le porte parole du HCDH Ruppert Colville . “Ça n’améliore pas la situation sécuritaire, ça n’améliore pas l’ordre public, ça ne fait qu’aggraver les tensions, et ça porte atteinte à l’ordre public. Si cela a un effet, il est contre-productif”. #Burkini : L’égalité de genres ne peut être obtenue en réglementant les vêtements que les femmes décident de porter. … [Read more...] about Interdire le burkini ? “Une réaction stupide”, pour l’ONU

Russia placed its nuclear arsenal -- but also other heavy weapons, such as Kinzhal and Zircon hypersonic missiles -- on "special" alert, the highest form of combat readiness for these units. President Vladimir Putin ordered the ministry of defence to issue the alert on Sunday, citing sanctions and "aggressive statements" from NATO member states. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the EU will buy and deliver weapons and equipment to Ukraine in what she said was "a watershed moment" on Sunday evening. More sanctions on top of the ones announced by the bloc on Saturday include "a prohibition on all Russian-owned, Russian registered or Russian-controlled aircraft" as well as an EU-wide ban of "the Kremlin's media machine", including RT and Sputnik. Additional sanctions were doled out against the Belarusian regime of Alexander Lukashenko, who von der Leyen said was "complicit with the vicious attack". Meanwhile, the office of the … [Read more...] about Ukraine war: Putin puts nuclear arsenal ‘on special duty’ as Zelenskyy agrees to talks

Russia has started moving nuclear-capable missiles towards its border with Finland hours after Moscow vowed not to tolerate Helsinki’s plans to join Nato . The Kremlin issued a chilling warning that plans for both Finland and Sweden to sign up to the Atlantic alliance were a ‘grave mistake with far reaching consequences’. Russian deputy foreign minister, Sergei Ryabkov, said: ‘They should have no illusions that we will simply put up with it,’ and insisted ‘the general level of military tension will rise’. This morning a video believed to have been filmed on a road leading to Vyborg, around 24 miles from the Finnish border, shows the deployment of mobile Iskander missiles. Seven launchers are thought to be en route according to commentary on a dash cam video broadcast by Russian media. A person is heard to say: ‘As soon as the president of Finland said they were joining Nato, a whole division of Iskanders, seven of them is moving towards Vyborg. ‘Looks like … [Read more...] about Russia moves nuclear missiles towards Finland border in backlash over Nato bid

Sunday's election in the northern German state of Schleswig-Holstein proved to be another blow to the far ends of the country's political spectrum. Both the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) and the socialist Left Party lost votes and failed to make the 5% hurdle necessary to enter the state parliament — continuing a trend that began in March with the state election in Saarland. The humiliation was more significant for the AfD, the upstart right-wing populist party that experienced an electoral surge following its birth nine years ago, and who until Sunday had been represented in all of Germany's 17 parliaments, and had never failed to win re-election to any of them. The reaction was one of relief for many in the country's political scene, including the Central Council of Jews in Germany, whose President Josef Schuster called the AfD's failure "one of the best pieces of news of yesterday's election day." Schleswig-Holstein's AfD leader Jörg Nobis saw his party exit … [Read more...] about German populism takes a blow

The £4.25bn takeover of Chelsea Football Club has been thrown into fresh doubt amid a renewed impasse between owner Roman Abramovich and Whitehall over the deal's terms. Sky News understands that government officials have doubts about whether a special licence needed to approve the sale will be issued before a deadline at the end of the month. People close to the discussions say that ministers have yet to receive the assurances they are seeking from Mr Abramovich about the destination of the £2.5bn sale proceeds. Without a deal ahead of various footballing authority deadlines, Chelsea could be excluded from club competitions next season or even face the renewed threat of administration. People close to the situation cautioned that it remained fluid, and a licence could yet be issued before the end of the month, ensuring Chelsea begin next season under new stewardship. Advertisement The oligarch and his advisers struck a binding deal earlier this … [Read more...] about Chelsea sale ‘at risk’ as ministers press Abramovich for fresh assurances over sale

German Finance Minister Christian Lindner said on Twitter late Wednesday in the US that he had tested positive for COVID after his appointments with the International Monetary Fund and the G20 in Washington. "After two years without a COVID-19 infection, after a negative result yesterday in a test center and another negative rapid test earlier today: positive," Lindner wrote. "Thanks to three vaccinations only mild and already fading cold symptoms." Lindner was taking part in various appointments in the US capital, focused on the spring meeting of the International Monetary Fund as well as a G20 session he participated in and a smaller G7 finance ministers' meeting he chaired, as Germany is the current G7 presidency holder. According to Finance Ministry officials, he had been undergoing regular tests, all of them negative, until recording one positive rapid test late on Wednesday. The 43-year-old had further appointments scheduled for Thursday in the US, and then a late … [Read more...] about COVID digest: German Finance Minister Lindner tests positive in US

After weeks of speculation, Boris Johnson is preparing to approve a law scrapping key parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol. One of the Prime Minister's key arguments is that the agreement is holding back Westminster from helping with the cost of living crisis . Mr Johnson will travel to Belfast today for talks with political leaders and is expected to sign off plans later this week for domestic legislation giving the Government the right to suspend elements of the Brexit deal. In an article ahead of his visit, he argues that the Protocol is "restricting" his ability to help with the province's "post-Covid recovery" and holding back growth. He notes that a UK-wide VAT cut on renewable energy products cannot be implemented in Northern Ireland due to the Protocol. Political editor Ben Riley-Smith says the move comes despite warnings it could collapse talks and cause a trade war with the EU . Meanwhile, Andrew Griffith, director of the No 10 Policy Unit, today argues … [Read more...] about Monday morning news briefing: PM attacks EU on cost of living