Tag: grain

Russia-Africa summit: Putin seeks to extend influence, but many African leaders stay away

July 27, 2023

Only 16 African heads of state have arrived in St. Petersburg to attend the second Russia-Africa Summit — fewer than half of the 43 who ... Read More

AfDB loans Tunisia $87.1m to finance project in cereal sector

July 20, 2023

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and Tunisia inked a deal Wednesday for a $87.1-million credit facility for the financing of a project to support the ... Read More

Putin’s ‘free fertilizer’ for Africa reveals limits of Russian soft power — study

June 16, 2023

With Russia now considering a withdrawal from the Black Sea grain deal and with its offer of ‘no-cost delivery’ of grains and fertilizers to ‘friendly’ ... Read More