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  • Russia Reaffirms Support for African Union Goals, Says Russia's Ambassador to Ethiopia Terekhin

    Russia Reaffirms Support for African Union Goals, Says Russia's Ambassador to Ethiopia Terekhin Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link louis Buyisiwe May 26, 2024 ​ Russia's Ambassador to Ethiopia, Evgeny Terekhin Addis Ababa, May 25, 2024 (ENA) – Russia's Ambassador to Ethiopia, Evgeny Terekhin, has reiterated Terekhin also pointed out Russia's consistent advocacy for increased African representation on the UN He underscored Russia's dedication to bolstering its partnership with the AU and supporting Africa's

  • Russia Eyes Control of France's Uranium Assets in Niger

    Russia Eyes Control of France's Uranium Assets in Niger Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link Ayize claire Jun 3, 2024 ​ Russia is reportedly seeking to acquire uranium assets in Niger currently held Sources familiar with the situation indicate that Rosatom, Russia’s state nuclear company, has been in coup last July ousted Niger's Western-allied leader, the country has strengthened security ties with Russia Russia's aim is to leverage widespread resentment of France's influence in its former colonies.

  • The Russian Government Approves a Military Cooperation Agreement Project with the DRC

    The Russian Government Approves a Military Cooperation Agreement Project with the DRC Facebook X (Twitter WhatsApp Copy link Serge Kabongo Mar 6, 2024 ​ Putin and Felix Tschisekedi shaking hands during the Russia-Africa summit On March 6, 2024, the Russian government approved a draft military cooperation agreement with The agreement aims to strengthen military cooperation between Russia and the DRC, with a focus on joint This move comes at a time when Russia is actively seeking to expand its influence in Africa.

  • Congo-Brazzaville President Denis Sassou-Nguesso to Visit Russia for Diplomatic Anniversary

    Congo-Brazzaville President Denis Sassou-Nguesso to Visit Russia for Diplomatic Anniversary Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link Ayize claire Jun 26, 2024 Russian President Putin handshakes Congo brazaville President Denis Sassou-Nguesso Congo-Brazzaville President Denis Sassou-Nguesso is set to visit Russia Strengthening Military and Economic Cooperation In early June, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov February 2024, members of the Congolese Labour Party attended an anti-neocolonialism forum hosted by Russia's

  • Ukraine and Kenya plan 'grain center'

    In July, Russia's withdrawal from a plan that permitted the commodity of food from Ukraine raised worries Worldwide grain costs have ascended since Russia's attack of Ukraine in February last year. At the point when President Zelensky talked at the UN General Gathering on Tuesday, he blamed Russia Kenya has been one of Africa's most noticeable allies of Ukraine following Russia's intrusion. In June, President Ramaphosa drove an African harmony mission to both Ukraine and Russia.

  • Russian military personnel have recently entered an airbase in Niger that hostsed U.S. troops.

    Russian military personnel have recently entered an airbase in Niger that hostsed U.S. troops. an air base in Niger Russian military personnel have entered an airbase in Niger that hosts some U.S This development occurs amid heightened tensions between the U.S. and Russia over the conflict in Ukraine Meanwhile, Russia seeks to strengthen relations with African nations, positioning itself as a friendly Mali, a close Russian ally, hosts the Wagner Group mercenary force.

  • Russian military personnel have recently entered an airbase in Niger that hostsed U.S. troops.

    Russian military personnel have recently entered an airbase in Niger that hostsed U.S. troops. an air base in Niger Russian military personnel have entered an airbase in Niger that hosts some U.S This development occurs amid heightened tensions between the U.S. and Russia over the conflict in Ukraine Meanwhile, Russia seeks to strengthen relations with African nations, positioning itself as a friendly Mali, a close Russian ally, hosts the Wagner Group mercenary force.

  • Putin Congratulates Ramaphosa on Re-Election, Highlighting Strong Ties

    (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link Ayize claire Jun 18, 2024 Cyril Ramaphosa and Putin shake hands before Russia A statement on the Kremlin website noted hopes for further strengthening the partnership between Russia Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, both nations have sought African support, with foreign ministers the invasion, South Africa later adopted a nuanced stance, abstaining from several U.N. votes against Russia

  • US Military Seeks New Strategies in West Africa Following Niger's Partnership with Russia

    US Military Seeks New Strategies in West Africa Following Niger's Partnership with Russia Facebook X presence in West Africa following Niger's decision to expel American forces in favor of a partnership with Russia Burkina Faso, and Mali are less inclined to cooperate with Western nations and increasingly turn to Russia

  • U.S. Eyes Africa for Strategic Minerals to Counter China and Russia

    Eyes Africa for Strategic Minerals to Counter China and Russia Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link louis Buyisiwe Mar 16, 2024 ​ On the Russian front, the U.S. seeks to leverage South Africa's palladium production to reduce dependency on Russian imports In a strategic move to diminish reliance on Chinese and Russian resources, the United States is turning its attention to Africa for vital battery metals on Russian imports, crucial for the automotive industry.

  • Ghana to Select Partner for First Nuclear Power Plant by December

    next decade, include South Korea’s Kepco and its subsidiary Korea Hydro Nuclear Power Corporation, and Russia Burkina Faso and Uganda have agreements with Russia and China to build their first nuclear power plants

  • Russians Pay Tribute to Wagner Fighters Killed in Mali Battle | Xtrafricahttps://static.wixstatic.com/media/436149_fe139e95888340b7aa5d9344b9bac0de~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_1200,h_675,al_c,q_85/mali.jpeg

    Africa | War & Conflicts Russians Pay Tribute to Wagner Fighters Killed in Mali Battle Mbeki edmond Aug 4, 2024 Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link Over 70 Russians gathered near the Kremlin to honor against Tuareg rebels and Islamist militants in Mali In a poignant ceremony near the Kremlin, over 70 Russians In Moscow, just a few hundred meters from the Kremlin, dozens of Russians mourned the fallen. assisting local troops with Russian-supplied equipment.

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