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Russia is holding a conference with African officials in Sochi to strengthen its foothold in a resource-rich continent where global powers vie for influence. Speaking at the event, Putin promised to help African countries with sustainable development and in combating terrorism. The conference is another chance for Russia to downplay the impact of Western sanctions […]
The UK government has announced dozens of new sanctions against Russia, targeting three private mercenary groups in Africa, linked to the Kremlin, and eleven people involved in the Ukraine war and associated with a nerve agent attack on British soil. “Today’s action disrupts the supply of vital equipment for Putin’s war machine and bears down […]
Sudan has cancelled a $6 billion deal with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to develop a Red Sea port, in an apparent protest against Abu Dhabi’s alleged support for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the paramilitary group engaged in the country’s ongoing bloody conflict. Sudan’s Finance Minister Gibril Ibrahim said on Sunday (3 November) his […]
The upcoming high-stakes presidential election in the United States will be consequential to every region of the world, not least Africa, as its result will determine the nature of future interactions between this leading global power and African countries, according to experts and observers. While Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican former President Donald […]
The Pan-African Parliament has reinforced its commitment to maintaining strong relations with Russia, emphasizing a neutral stance on international conflicts while promoting continental interests. The legislative body, established in 2004 as part of the African Union, serves as a platform for African peoples’ participation in regional development and integration. Parliamentary leadership has highlighted the absence […]
Morocco became the second largest supplier of frozen fish to the Russian market with 2200 tons in the first ten months this year, Russian official data showed. Out of the 10,000 tons of fish imported by Russia, Vietnam came first with 2500 tons. Russia and Morocco also consider renewing a fisheries deal that […]
The four-year fisheries accord sealed between Morocco and Russia covers the Sahara territorial waters. The deal, which will expire on October 31, has been extended till end of 2024. Talks have been launched by the two countries for the renewal of the agreement for another four years starting 2025. Morocco affirms that it will never […]
The military ruled states in the Sahel, Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali are seeking to acquire telecoms technology and remote-sensing satellites from Russia as they seek to counter the surge of terrorist activity. Ministers from the three countries met officials from Russia’s aerospace agency Roscosmos in Mali’s capital, Bamako, on Monday, to discuss implementation plans, […]
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has called for the swift appointment of a new UN envoy to Libya. He made this appeal during a joint press conference with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aati in Moscow. The Egyptian Foreign Minister on his part emphasized the need for the Libyan people to determine their own future. […]
Egyptian Minister of Labor Mohamed Jabri met with Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, the UAE Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, during the 10th BRICS Ministerial Meeting in Sochi, Russia. According to a press release from Tuesday September 10, the two officials discussed enhancing bilateral cooperation in the labor sector, focusing on vocational training, job opportunities, […]