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Kestér Kenn Klomegâh
Kestér Kenn Klomegâh, a Special Contributor to Blitz worked previously at the Regional Bureau of African Press Agency and Inter Press Service (IPS). As a versatile researcher based in Prague, capital of Czech Republic, he believes that everyone deserves equal access to quality and trustworthy media reports. Most of his well-resourced articles are reprinted in several reputable foreign media.
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United States readies for talks with Russia over New START
On the eve of the first anniversary of invading its neighbors Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin proposed suspending participation in further discussion and negotiation for...
Opinion
Russia’s walking out from New START may lead to treaty’s collapse
Following President Vladimir Putin concrete announcement of suspending Russia's membership in New START Treaty, both the Federation Council (Senate) and State Duma (House of...
Opinion
Senegalese President Macky Sall changes narratives on Africa
As Rotating Chairman of the African Union and the President of Senegal, Macky Sall, has excelled in speaking up on many development priorities for...
International
Why are Russians complaining how to engage with Africa
Russia's weak economic presence in Africa has become a significant question of concern for some experts as they wonder why the nation is not...
Opinion
Understanding African solutions to African problems
During the 36th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) held in Addis Ababa, African leaders have indeed prioritized the most significant questions especially...
International
Russia doesn’t compete with foreign countries in Africa
Russia's weak economic presence in Africa has become a significant question of concern for some experts as they wonder why the nation is not...
Opinion
Implications of Russia’s exit from Western dominated organizations
After the historic fall of the Soviet era, all the 16 former Soviet republics, especially Russia dreamed of raising their status by joining international...
Opinion
US delegation looking to play bigger role in Africa
Reports from the United States indicated that Biden administration and the White House have dispatched a high-powered delegation to the annual African Union (AU)...
Opinion
Understanding Russia’s strategic military interest in Sudan
Noticeably, Russians are extremely slow in undertaken various development projects across Africa and this policy approach was documented in the "Situation Analytical Report: Russia...
Opinion
Frankfurter Botschaft to host Invest in African Energy Reception
After extensive negotiations these several months, Germany has accepted to host the "Invest in African Energy Reception" at Frankfurter Botschaft on February 23, primarily...
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Gold prices fell more than 1%
Today, gold prices fell by more than 1 percent, as fears of a crisis in the banking system receded.Gold in spot transactions fell 1.2% to $1952.95 an ounce, and US gold futures fell 1.5%, to settle at $1953.80.With regard to other precious metals, spot silver fell 1.1%...
MSNBC show of Jen Psaki faces blowback
Former Biden White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki premiered her new show on MSNBC recently and she’s already facing blowback.
As Grabien’s Tom Elliot pointed out on Twitter, Psaki attempted a segment where she attacked Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis over his views on Ukraine. Psaki, who is...
White House experiences unprecedented departures
The White House has experienced unprecedented departures under President Joe Biden. According to a new report, First Lady Jill Biden’s office is now undergoing massive turnover as a top aide has departed.
Rory Brosius, who has been running the Joining Forces project, announced she will be leaving her...
MTG demands immediate arrest of Alvin Bragg
Georgia Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene is calling for Manhattan, New York, District Attorney Alvin Bragg to be arrested.
“He (Bragg) should be arrested. You want to know why? We have to stop allowing Democrats to abuse us. It’s like we are a beaten spouse. We need to...
Kids playing less than adults, only playing 86 minutes a week
Indian children play less than adults, according to a survey released on Monday. Children in the eastern region of the country spend maximum 125 minutes i.e. a little over two hours every week in sports. On the other hand, the children of western India play...
Western Union now available thru bKash agent points in Bangladesh
Digital wallet service bKash customers in Bangladesh can now redirect their cash-intended Western Union money transfers into their bKash wallets conveniently with the assistance of over 330,000 bKash agent points.
To facilitate this service, Western Union, a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, NCC Bank,...
Jatiya Party shall take part in next general election
Describing the election as an integral part of democracy, leader of the opposition in parliament and chief patron of Jatiya Party Raushan Ershad said her party will take part in the next general election and urged party leaders and activists to take preparation in this regard.
She urged...
Bangladesh to cooperate with Mauritania in agricultural sector
Mauritania, one of the largest west African countries, has welcomed the 'contract farming' proposal of Bangladesh to open the arable land of that country for Bangladeshi entrepreneurs and businessmen.
Mauritania's Agriculture Minister Yahya Ahmed El Waghef hailed the proposal from the Bangladesh's non-resident Ambassador Muhammad Zulqar Nain at...
PayPal service needs to be made available in Bangladesh
Despite the fact that Bangladesh’s economy has been prospering in a stunning pace, it is yet to have PayPal services in the country, which would be extremely helpful particularly to hundreds and thousands of freelancers, who are earning millions of dollars every year.
PayPal is an online payment...
Opposition activism will increase in Parliament
There is now little more than a year left for the general elections. The division between the opposition and the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is almost certain to deepen after a Gujarat court disqualified Rahul Gandhi from the Lok Sabha membership.
There has been a semblance...
India urbanization: making of urban India
It is well accepted that India needs huge investment in improving the infrastructure and providing basic amenities to its citizens.
The need for investment will further increase in the coming years as a large number of people will move to urban areas and the process of urbanization will...
US admits exploiting Sino-Indian border disputes
The US is utilizing its ISR capabilities to enhance the underhanded tactics used for stoking tensions between global powers such as China and India. Writes Drago Bosnic
American ISR (intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance) capabilities are undeniable. Underestimating the belligerent thalassocracy in this regard can only be self-defeating and lead...