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July 30, 2023
African leaders failed to convince Russian President Vladimir Putin to resume a deal that kept grain flowing from Ukraine amid…
July 23, 2023
Refugees receive monthly rations of sorghum, rice, beans, maize and vegetable oil, alongside a cash transfer that has been halved…
Wagner Group in Africa
July 3, 2023
After Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin's failed coup in Russia, what’s to become of Wagner’s sprawling private military presence in Africa?
June 18, 2023
The African peace mission comes as Ukraine launches a counteroffensive to dislodge Russia's forces from occupied areas.
March 10, 2023
Brittney Griner's return to the WNBA will tip off ESPN's coverage of the league's 27th season when the Phoenix Mercury…
February 24, 2023
From food shortages to higher costs for goods, countries in Africa are paying a heavy price for Vladimir Putin’s unprovoked…
February 21, 2023
Given history and racial implications, Black Americans should be concerned about the recent emergence of the Chinese spy balloon.
February 17, 2023
This week’s “The Hill with April Ryan" focuses on Idris Elba traveling to Africa with the EPA, Nikki Haley’s run…
February 2, 2023
Brittney Griner's return to the WNBA this summer after being traded in a prisoner swap in December with Russia has…
Ethiopians hold up the poster of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Vladimir Putin President of Russia
January 17, 2023
The West's failures as well as the legacy of colonialism has driven African nations to seek geopolitical partnerships with Russia…
December 16, 2022
In an Instagram post, Brittney Griner shared warm words for her wife, the WNBA, and President Joe Biden, among others.
December 12, 2022
The body of a 23-year-old Zambian student who died while fighting for the Russian army in the war in Ukraine…
December 10, 2022
While the work of the Biden administration led to the successful return of Brittney Griner, activists were also instrumental in…
Brittney Griner locs theGrio.com
December 9, 2022
Griner remarked, "I'm good," as she sat in the plane on her way home. She replied, "I'm happy," when asked…
December 9, 2022
The brother of an American detained in Russia since 2018 said Thursday that his family fears he will not be…
Cherelle Griner
December 8, 2022
The White House was abuzz with activity Wednesday, the day before Brittney Griner would be released from Russian custody after
December 8, 2022
TheGrio was on the ground at the White House as President Joe Biden announced Brittney Griner's release from Russia.
November 30, 2022
The White House said it is taking the physical health of wrongfully detained U.S. athlete Brittney Griner “very seriously."
November 18, 2022
WNBA star Brittney Griner has begun serving her nine-year sentence for drug possession at a Russian penal colony, her lawyers…
November 9, 2022
President Biden said he hopes Russia will be more willing to negotiate the release of Brittney Griner now that elections…