Regions – Page 3218 – Prologue Journal

‘Hotel Rwanda’ Hero, Paul Rusesabagina, to Be Released From Prison

New York Times Paul Rusesabagina, whose story inspired a Hollywood movie, was kidnapped by the Rwandan government and jailed. In a deal brokered by the U.S., he is to be set free. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/24/world/africa/rwanda-paul-rusesabagina-release.html

West African Commandos Train to Battle Terrorists by Land and Sea

New York Times As terrorists move south through the Sahel, the Pentagon’s annual Flintlock exercise reinforced the rule of law in a region roiled by coups. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/23/us/terrorism-africa-commandos-flintlock.html

Uganda Passes Strict Anti-Gay Bill That Imposes Death Penalty for Some

New York Times The legislation, which now goes to the president, also calls for life in prison for anyone engaging in gay sex. Policies to stifle L.G.B.T.Q. rights have been on the rise in several African nations. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/22/world/africa/uganda-lgtbq-anti-gay-law.html

Reuters exclusively reports that India resists calls for more air access in the drive to be a global aviation force

Reuters Reuters exclusively uncovered that India is resisting pressure from foreign airlines to increase traffic rights, while encouraging domestic carriers to venture into long-haul flights. Additionally, Reuters reported on tensions brewing among foreign airlines prompted by Air India’s dramatic expansion. The post Reuters exclusively reports that India resists calls for more air access in the…

American Held Hostage in Africa Is Freed

New York Times Jeffery Woodke, an aid worker abducted in Niger by militants, was released after more than six years in captivity. A second hostage was also released: Olivier Dubois, a French journalist who disappeared in April 2021. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/20/us/politics/hostage-jeffery-woodke-freed.html

First Official Estimate of Somalia’s Drought Shows 43,000 Dead

New York Times At least half of the deaths were children under the age of 5, according to the report by health researchers, the United Nations and the Somali government. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/20/world/africa/somalia-drought-death-famine.html

Nissan’s electric comeback stalled by Ariya production woes

Reuters Reuters exclusively revealed that Nissan Motor Co’s (7201.T) new Ariya electric vehicle has been hampered by problems at its high-tech production line, slowing delivery of a car designed to put the automaker on the road to a comeback. The post Nissan’s electric comeback stalled by Ariya production woes appeared first on Reuters News Agency.…

Shenzhen bourse taps intelligence tech firm as China battles capital market fraud

Reuters Reuters exclusively reported that the Shenzhen Stock Exchange has sought help from an intelligence technology firm to detect fraud and vet listings as China adopts high-tech weaponry against crime and corruption in its bid to attract investors. The post Shenzhen bourse taps intelligence tech firm as China battles capital market fraud appeared first on…

Assad approved Syria quake aid with a UAE nudge

Reuters Reuters was first to reveal that President Bashar al-Assad ceded to calls for additional aid access to Syria after prodding from the UAE. This is a diplomatic win for the Gulf state, which has rebuilt ties with Damascus despite U.S. disapproval. Assad’s decision to approve wider aid access for U.N. convoys into the northwest…

Britain takes aim at Microsoft’s $69 billion ‘Call of Duty’ deal

Reuters Reuters reported that Britain placed another hurdle in the way of Microsoft’s $69-billion mega purchase of “Call of Duty” maker, Activision Blizzard, saying it could harm gamers by weakening the rivalry between Xbox and Sony’s PlayStation. The post Britain takes aim at Microsoft’s $69 billion ‘Call of Duty’ deal appeared first on Reuters News…