Sunday, April 19, 2026

Russia’s next war crime: After a winter of blackouts, Ukraine braces for summer water outages -- Ukrainian missiles reportedly strike Russian drone plant -- Trump letting Putin 'play him for a fool,' US lawmakers say after new Russia sanctions waiver -- Trump envoy faces 'sweeping' investigation over business ties, diplomatic role ... and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/04/sunday-april-19-2026/

Saturday, April 18, 2026

Incredible record: Ukrainian drone manufacturer shows remote control of interceptor from 2,000km away -- US renews Russian oil sanctions waiver for 1 month, days after signaling it would not do so -- New roads, artillery positions built in Belarus near Ukraine border -- Ukrainian forces contain Russian attempts to advance near Vovchansk ... and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/04/saturday-april-18-2026/

Monday, April 13, 2026

Why Ukraine is helping in the Middle East -- Russia accidentally kills its own soldiers while violating Easter truce -- Russian forces executed 4 Ukrainian POWs in Kharkiv Oblast -- Ukrainian partisans sabotage locomotive supplying Russian forces in occupied Zaporizhzhia Oblast ... and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/04/monday-april-13-2026/

#Westafrika #Energiekrise 7/7

#Gambia: #Strommangel weit verbreitet. #Blackouts stören tägliches Leben, Unternehmen, wichtige Dienstleistungen.

Veraltete Infrastruktur, steigende Rohölpreise, Lieferengpässen gefährden Versorgung - ua. fehlende Ersatzteile für mit Öl betriebene Kraftwerke.

Regierung feierte Installation von Stromübertragungssystemen in mehreren Landesteilen - versprochener kompletter Ausbau von #Stromnetz bis Ende 2026 (#Wahlen im Dezember) wackelt.

https://alkambatimes.com/nawec-declares-national-power-crisis-in-the-gambia

NAWEC Declares National Power Crisis in The Gambia - The Alkamba Times

The National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) has officially acknowledged a severe electricity shortfall gripping the nation, triggering widespread and prolonged load shedding that is disrupting daily life, businesses, and essential services across The Gambia. At a press conference held on Tuesday, NAWEC officials painted a stark picture of the country’s energy situation. Operations and […]

The Alkamba Times

#Westafrika #Energiekrise 3/7

#Nigeria, #Dangote - lokale Raffinerie, tw. Start 2024, unter weltweit größten:
#Importabhängigkeit minimiert, Export möglich. "Naira-für-Rohöl" fördert lokale Belieferungen.

#Benzin knapp 50% teurer, aber #tanken ohne Schlangen.

#Blackouts in Landesteilen, tw nur 1h Strom/Tag: #Energieversorgung & Preisanstieg lang Problem. Veraltetes Stromnetz, 50% Haushalte nicht angeschlossen, Energiesektor unterfinanziert.

- https://punchng.com/power-crisis-blackout-wreaks-havoc
- https://guardian.ng/tag/dangote-refinery

Monday, April 6, 2026

Ukraine confirms strikes on Russian oil infrastructure, defying calls to ease attacks amid soaring fuel prices -- 3 killed, including child, another 10 injured in Russian attack on Odesa -- Russia has lost 1,304,550 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022 ... and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/04/monday-april-6-2026/

Cubans say every day is a struggle for survival as they face #blackouts, #water and #fuel shortages

#US committing 'crime' against people of #Cuba, says senior government official

#Politics #Crime #Humanitarian

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/cuba-blackouts-oil-blockade-trump-9.7137288

In Cuba, every day is a struggle for survival | CBC News

Blackouts have been common for years, but now, since U.S. President Donald Trump imposed an oil blockade on Cuba in hopes of forcing the country’s collapse, the interruptions have become more frequent, longer, sometimes engulfing the whole country.

CBC
Canadians on humanitarian mission in Cuba say residents ‘tired’ amid blackouts
Aid shipments are beginning to arrive in Cuba and a Russian oil delivery is expected this month, but fuel shortages remain critical.
#Canada #World #CanadiansinCuba #Cuba
https://globalnews.ca/news/11741199/canadians-on-humanitarian-mission-in-cuba-say-residents-tired-amid-blackouts/
Canadians on humanitarian mission in Cuba say residents ‘tired’ amid blackouts
Aid shipments are beginning to arrive in Cuba and a Russian oil delivery is expected this month, but fuel shortages remain critical.
#Canada #World #CanadiansinCuba #Cuba
https://globalnews.ca/news/11741199/canadians-on-humanitarian-mission-in-cuba-say-residents-tired-amid-blackouts/
Canadians on humanitarian mission in Cuba say residents ‘tired’ amid blackouts
Aid shipments are beginning to arrive in Cuba and a Russian oil delivery is expected this month, but fuel shortages remain critical.
#Canada #World #CanadiansinCuba #Cuba
https://globalnews.ca/news/11741199/canadians-on-humanitarian-mission-in-cuba-say-residents-tired-amid-blackouts/