Africa’s diamond-rich countries under pressure following G7’s Russian sanctions
Diamond-rich African nations, like Botswana, are ramping up production to fill the gap left by the sanctions on Russian diamonds announced by the Group of […]
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Russia’s FM wraps up anti-Western Africa tour with working visit in Chad
Russia’s top diplomat continued with his anti-Western rhetoric — slamming the West for being still “infected” by colonialism — during his visit to Chad where […]
Africa Tour: Russian FM takes aim at ‘Western objectives’ in Libya, Ukraine
Russia’s top diplomat, now on an Africa tour, took aim Tuesday (4 May) at the West and its supposed “objectives” in Libya and Ukraine, as […]
Russia Deepens African Ties as West’s Influence Wanes
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Guinea on Monday, continuing his recent tour of West Africa. His visits come as some African nations grow […]
Nigeria’s Rivers State Leverages Oil Wealth to Court Investors
According to former Central Bank governor Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, oil-rich Rivers State has a unique chance to emerge as a beacon of progress, replacing despair […]
Kenyan President Ruto Visits US Amid Progress on Haiti Police Deployment
Kenyan President William Ruto is visiting the United States this week, amid efforts to deepen economic and security cooperation between the two nations and finalize […]
Russia eyes more ties in Africa amid heightened geopolitical competition with the West
Russia continues to deepen its ties in Africa as it has forged a partnership with the Comoros to tackle conflicts on the continent and as, […]
HRW Report: Militant Atrocities Rampant in Mali
According to a report from Human Rights Watch (HRW), both Al-Qaeda-affiliated militants and ethnically-based armed groups are engaging in egregious acts in Mali. HRW disclosed […]
Russia looking to open new embassy in Equatorial Guinea as ‘US loses soft power edge in Africa’
Russia is reportedly looking to establish a new embassy in Equatorial Guinea as part of Moscow’s bid to strengthen its African ties and counter Western […]
US Military Initiates Troop Withdrawal Plan from Niger
U.S. officials announced plans to initiate the withdrawal of troops from Niger, dealing a setback to Washington and its regional allies’ security efforts in the […]