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Bank of Russia increases key rate to 20%
The board of directors of the Bank of Russia has decided to increase the key rate by 10.5 percentage points…
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World’s largest plane destroyed during Russian invasion of Ukraine
The world’s largest aircraft, Antonov AN-225, has been destroyed following the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine as the war enters…
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Why Google has disabled Google Maps traffic in Ukraine
Google on Sunday temporarily disabled google Maps tools providing live information on the traffic layer in Ukraine considering how busy…
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Russian currency plunges 30% to record low
Russia’s ruble plunged nearly 30 percent against the U.S. dollar to a record low on Monday, after world powers imposed…
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Contact details for Kenyans wishing to vacate troubled Ukraine
Kenyans living in troubled Ukraine have been urged to leave amidst heightened Russia’s offensive against Ukraine since Thursday. The Kenyan…
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Thousands in Russia protest Putin’s action in Ukraine, hundreds detained
Thousands of people across Russia took part in demonstrations against President Vladimir Putin’s decision to send troops into Ukraine. Moscow…
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Goldmine kills over 60 people in Burkina Faso
A major explosion which was followed by smaller ones occurred in Gbomblora, Burkina Faso. The explosion occurred on Monday and killed 59…
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Nigerian authorities destroy 255 hectares of bhang fields
Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency said it had destroyed 255 hectares (630 acres) of bhang fields and arrested 13…
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Putin announces military operation in Ukraine
The Russian president on Thursday announced an operation in Ukraine in a surprise televised address. Putin said the action came…
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Ethiopia starts electricity production at Nile mega-dam
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inaugurated electricity production from the country’s mega-dam on the Blue Nile on Sunday, a milestone…
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