Diary

ANKARA (AA) - Here are the main topics Anadolu Agency’s English Desk plans to cover on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022 (coverage may change depending on developing/ breaking stories):

UKRAINE

KYIV - Following Russia’s war on Ukraine, sanctions, peace efforts, deal to unblock grain shipments, and related international developments.

PAKISTAN

ISLAMABAD - Following continuing floods in Pakistan, as death toll nears 1,000 and government declares national emergency.

SPECIAL REPORT

Somalia gains support from Uganda to join regional bloc

By Hamza Kyeyune

KAMPALA, Uganda (AA) - The Horn of Africa nation of Somalia recently renewed its bid to join the East African Community (EAC), an intergovernmental seven-nation bloc it has been seeking membership in for over 50 years.

SPECIAL REPORT

Measles killing unvaccinated children in Zimbabwe

By Jeffrey Moyo

BOCHA, Zimbabwe (AA) - When COVID-19 struck two years ago, open-air worshipers from apostolic religious sects in Zimbabwe were not spared its deadly toll, as they defied restrictions, gathering for worship services despite a ban on gatherings.