Category Archives: World History

Russian Wagner backs up Houthis and Iran

US strikes Houthi sites amid Iran proxy attacks. Times of Israel: “Our information further indicates that [the] Wagner [Group], at the direction of the Russian government, was preparing to provide an air defense capability to either Hezbollah or Iran,” Kirby told reporters during a briefing.” By Jacob Magid and AFP White House says intel showsContinue reading “Russian Wagner backs up Houthis and Iran”

Niger President Bazoum faces High Treason

Niger’s military leader Junta aims to prosecute detained President Mohamed Bazoum for high treason and National Security obstruction. Junta aims to prosecute’ President Bazoum for ‘high treason. https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20230813-niger-military-regime-says-will-prosecute-president-bazoum-for-high-treasonⁿ Following the coupe President Mohamed Bazoum seeks U.S to intervene. While the reasons for the coupe remain unclear; coupe leader Brigadier General Moussa Salaou was trained byContinue reading “Niger President Bazoum faces High Treason”

Wagner revolt exposes Mercenary International footprint.

“Wagner revolt in Russia dim outlook for its operations in Africa.” “As the Wagner fighters barrelled towards Moscow on Saturday after seizing a southern city overnight, spokespeople for the governments of Mali and CAR declined to comment on the turmoil and how it might affect their security strategies against armed groups.” “A revolt by the Wagner forceContinue reading “Wagner revolt exposes Mercenary International footprint.”

China in Ukraine

https://oilprice.com/Geopolitics/International/How-Chinese-Military-Equipment-Found-Its-Way-Into-The-Ukraine-War.html By RFE/RL staff – Jun 14, 2023 It’s been a constant since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, but Chinese parts and components — as well as drones and some weapons — are finding their way onto the battlefield and helping Russia’s military. Finding Perspective: The issue was pushed back into the spotlight following a video posted to Telegram by Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov showcasing an arrayContinue reading “China in Ukraine”

History’s horrors of Auschwitz

On this day in History, learn about the horrible suffering caused by Nazi Germany while it was using Auschwitz as a concentration camp to fatally enslave the Jewish people. https://www.britannica.com/place/Auschwitz/images-videos Nazi Germany was using Auschwitz as a concentration camp to exterminate Jews and use them as slave labor. World War II in Europe officially endedContinue reading “History’s horrors of Auschwitz”