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Tag: Moscow
CAR and Russia in talks for setting up a military base
The Central African Republic (CAR) and Russia have been holding talks for Moscow to set up a military base in the frail African country weakened ... Read More
Six African leaders launch peace mission to Moscow and Kyiv to end ‘devastating’ war
Six African leaders plan to spearhead and facilitate what they hope could be the beginning of peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv more than one ... Read More
Ties with Africa are a “priority” for Moscow, Putin says, in a bid to evade sanctions
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he gives a "priority" to relations with African countries, as Moscow was looking for new partners in the face ... Read More
Russia donates fertilizer to Malawi, likely seeking African support on Ukraine
The Russian government will give 260,000 tons of fertilizer to several African countries, including 20,000 tons already donated to Malawi, a step that analysts see ... Read More
Mali: Russia’s Lavrov holds talks with junta leaders as UN mission’s HR chief expelled
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in Mali Tuesday (7 February) for talks with its junta leaders who only two days earlier ordered the rights ... Read More
Burkina Faso denies paying Russian mercenaries with gold mine rights granted to Nordgold
Burkina Faso has denied claims that it awarded a mining permit to Nordgold just because it is a Russian company, its mines minister told the ... Read More
Belarusian president visits fellow Russia ally Zimbabwe
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko arrived in Harare to pomp and fanfare on Monday (30 January) for a two-day visit and talks with his Zimbabwean counterpart, ... Read More
Russia will send fertilizers, wheat, petroleum products worth $100m to Mali
Mali announced Wednesday Russia is set to send 60,000 tons of oil, 25,000 tons of wheat and 35,000 tons of fertilizers worth $100 million through ... Read More
Europe rushes to Africa for natural gas in bid to find alternative to Russia
A new liquefied natural gas project near Senegal and Mauritania’s coastlines may only be 80% complete, but the prospect of a new energy supplier has ... Read More
Kenya’s Ruto open to buying fuel from Russia, aspiring to become ‘Africa’s voice’
Kenya’s newly sworn-in president has expressed willingness to purchase fuel from Russia, just days after making immediate moves to boost the country's influence on the ... Read More