Tag: Ukraine

Europe eyes DRC, Zambia, other African states, seeking critical mineral pacts to cut reliance on China

October 2, 2023

The European Union is finalizing partnerships with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia to boost local industries as the bloc wants to mine ... Read More

Russia invites Tunisia’s top diplomat Nabil Ammar to Moscow to bolster ties

September 26, 2023

Nabil Ammar, Tunisia’s Foreign Minister, is expected in Moscow on September 26 at the invitation of his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov, in a bid to ... Read More

Migration from Africa may help ‘dissolve’ EU due to deep cultural divide in Europe — Borrell

September 26, 2023

EU’s top diplomat has rejected a claim that migration in Africa is being caused by the war against Ukraine, saying that “the root causes of ... Read More

Africa’s food security: Nigeria, Egypt impacted by rising agri-commodities, fertilizer prices

September 26, 2023

The Russian invasion of Ukraine and Moscow’s withdrawal in July from the Black Sea Grain Initiative has driven up global food and commodity prices, severely ... Read More

France outclasses Russia as Cameroon’s leading wheat supplier

August 25, 2023

France has emerged as Cameroon’s leading wheat supplier, ahead of Russia which has seen its supplies shrink by 65 per cent, per data published by ... Read More

Ukraine vows to deepen Africa ties to ‘free’ continent from ‘Russia’s grip’

August 20, 2023

Ukraine is ready for a "long-term" fight to "revive" Kiev's relations with Africa and reduce Moscow’s "grip" on this continent, which is based on “coercion, ... Read More

Niger’s deposed ex-president calls on West for help, as junta threatens to respond to any ‘aggression’

August 5, 2023

Elected Niger President Mohamed Bazoum has called on "the US government and the entire international community to help us restore our constitutional order,” as the ... Read More

High cost of imported fertilizers is adding to food crisis in Africa

July 28, 2023

Global fertilizer suppliers have benefited from high fertilizer prices in 2022-23 but, by and large, they have undermined production, contributed to high food prices, and ... Read More

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

Russia-Africa summit: by halting grain deal, Putin risks alienating its African partners

July 24, 2023

When African leaders meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg in late July for a summit, their discussions will likely be overshadowed by ... Read More