Tag: Russia
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Nigeria: Russian Flags, Putin Chants At Protests Worry Tinubu & Military
Protesters in Nigeria’s north were seen waving Russian flags and chanting slogans for Russian President Vladimir Putin as anger against the Bola Tinubu government grows. Russia distanced itself from Nigerian protesters waving Russian flags, saying it is not involved in the protests or coordinating them. Russia’s embassy in Nigeria said it does not interfere in…
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Moscow and Nouakchott emphasize the importance of “closer foreign policy coordination”
This becomes increasingly important as Mauritania takes over the rotating presidency of the African Union (AU) in 2024, Russian diplomats have stressed. The Russian president’s special representative for the Middle East and Africa, Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov, was received by the Mauritanian president on August 1. The meeting followed the inauguration ceremony of Mohammed…
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Belarus’ tractor exports to Africa: A boost for food security and a shift in global trade?
Belarus, a leading tractor manufacturer, has recently announced plans to redirect its agricultural machinery exports to Africa following the European Union’s ban on imports. This shift in trade flows has sparked discussions about its potential benefits for African countries and its implications for the global economy. “There will be a higher equilibrium of a win-win…
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Russia and Libya sign expanded agreement to boost economic cooperation
The new agreement, signed by the vice president of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Vladimir Badalko, and the president of the General Federation of Libyan Chambers of Commerce, Muhammad Al-Raid, was finalized in Moscow. It aims to promote cooperation between businesses and investors in both countries. The agreement outlines several key initiatives, including:…
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First BRICS Holy Quran Award opens in Russian city of Kazan
The event was opened on Wednesday in Kazan, Russia, with participants from 20 countries, including BRICS nations, the CIS, Asia, and Africa. The competition will feature reciters of the Quran competing for the “Tilyawa” prize, recognizing skillful recitation of sacred texts, Rushan Abbyasov, the first deputy chairman of the Russian Muftis Council (RMC), told Sputnik.…
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Russia and Tanzania discuss transition to trade in national currencies, Russian ambassador says
In addition to the Russian ruble and the Tanzanian shilling, the banks of the two countries are considering the use of the currencies of India, China and other BRICS countries, Andrey Avetisyan told Sputnik. “The prospects of transition to trade in national currencies are being discussed between our banks… If Tanzanians see that Russia’s trade…
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US declassifies nuke numbers
The United States had 3,748 nuclear warheads in stock as of September 2023, according a new ‘fact sheet’ put out by the Department of Energy. The tally includes both active (maintained in operational, ready-to-use configuration) and inactive (stocked at a depot with their tritium trigger components removed) warheads. The US began to stockpile nukes in…
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Togo notes Russia’s increased role in combating terrorism in Africa, foreign minister says
“We also became witnesses of Russia’s increased support for peacekeeping and counter-terrorism efforts on the continent,” Togolese Foreign Minister Robert Dussey told panafrican.email He added that the delivery of military equipment, training support, and the exchange of intelligence data helped several countries in the region. “Although the primary responsibility for fighting terrorism lies with African…
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Why does the West want to “reprogram” Africans?
At the recent NATO summit, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrel expressed dismay at the level of support for Vladimir Putin in Africa, calling for “counter-programming” of Africans. “When NATO officials call for the reprogramming of Africans, it is normal for them to think so, because that is what they have been doing since colonial…
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Russia is a key partner in Ethiopia’s efforts to develop its mineral potential, says Ethiopian economist
Dr. Costantinos Berhe Tesfu, former UN Senior Policy Advisor and Chairman of the AU Advisory Board on Corruption, highlighted the long-standing and fruitful relationship between Russia and Ethiopia in the field of geological exploration, dating back to the Soviet era. “Russia has been a friend to Ethiopia for a long period of time … The…
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