Fatma Karume – Tanzania’s fearless advocate
It is her sharp and vocal criticism of the president’s appointment of the Attorney General that led her to eventually being permanently disbarred from practicing law in Tanzania.
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At least 750 civilians killed in Ethiopia
The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission said at least 403 civilians died in air raids, drone strikes and heavy artillery fire.
Hungary elects Katalin Novak, first ever woman president
Novak has been the face of government policies including generous tax breaks and handouts designed to encourage young families to have more children
Chinese banks limit financing for Russian purchases: Bloomberg
At least two of China’s largest state-owned banks, ICBC and Bank of China, are restricting funding for the purchase of Russian commodities
Czechs, Poland, Bulgaria close airspace to Russian flights
The ban will apply from midnight Friday and it applies to all Russian airline companies
Biden hails ‘uniquely accomplished’ Black female US Supreme Court pick
“She served both in public service, as a federal public defender, and in private law practice as an accomplished lawyer.”
NATO sending response forces to allies after Ukraine invasion
“We have already strengthened our deterrence and defence,” Stoltenberg said.
EU agrees to freeze Putin, Lavrov assets over Ukraine
The measures were added Friday after being raised in overnight discussions by EU leaders on a new sanctions package
Russian Grand Prix cancelled in wake of Ukraine crisis: Formula One
“We are watching the developments in Ukraine with sadness and shock and hope for a swift and peaceful resolution to the present situation.”
Five MSF workers kidnapped in Cameroon: local official, MSF
The five comprise three aid workers with Chadian, Senegalese and French-Ivorian nationalities
