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Russia Pledges to Unlock Full Cooperation Potential With African Nations, Lavrov Says
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Russia Pledges to Unlock Full Cooperation Potential With African Nations, Lavrov Says - Africa Eye
Edited By: Tendai Zola Russia is determined to further tap the vast potential of cooperation with African countries, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Saturday, stressing the steady expansion of ...
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December 22, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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Can Media Shape Russian-African Strategic Partnerships?
With regard to Russian media, Lavrov pointed to support measures for opening Russian media across Africa.
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Can Media Shape Russian-African Strategic Partnerships?
With regard to Russian media, Lavrov pointed to support measures for opening Russian media across Africa. For Lavrov, the current low representation
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December 23, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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Russia deepens strategic ties with Congo, citing ‘time-tested’ partnership
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Russia deepens strategic ties with Congo, citing ‘time-tested’ partnership – The North Africa Post
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September 10, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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Algeria–Russia military diplomacy deepens strategic dependence
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Algeria–Russia military diplomacy deepens strategic dependence
The meeting between Algerian Army Chief of Staff Gen. Saïd Chanegriha and Dmitry Shugaev, head of Russia’s Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation, highlights Algiers’ growing reliance on M...
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September 25, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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Russia Seeks Naval Bases in Africa
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Russia Seeks Naval Bases in Africa
Explore recent reporting that Russia seeks to exchange arms/aircraft in exchange for a naval port in Sudan.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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Russia Will Help Africa Gain Economic Sovereignty: Russian Deputy FM
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Russia Will Help Africa Gain Economic Sovereignty: Russian Deputy FM
Russia Will Help Africa Gain Economic Sovereignty: Russian Deputy FM
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December 18, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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Russia Broadening its Economic Presence in Zimbabwe
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Russia Broadening its Economic Presence in Zimbabwe | Business Post
By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh Like many African countries, Zimbabwe's economy needs sustainable r
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September 18, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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Moscow Forum Seeks to Transform Russia Africa Relations Beyond Charity
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Moscow Forum Seeks to Transform Russia Africa Relations Beyond Charity | News Ghana
Russia is pivoting away from its traditional humanitarian aid approach to Africa, instead pursuing business partnerships and investment opportunities at the Russia Africa Expo 2025, a five day forum t...
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October 16, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Advancing in Ukraine, Russia Troops Are Losing Ground to Al-Qaeda in Africa
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Advancing in Ukraine, Russia troops are losing ground to Al-Qaeda in Africa
"I think Russia is making the same mistake in Mali as it did in Syria," expert Anton Mardasov told Newsweek.
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November 15, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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China Launches Coordinated Media Campaign to Promote New Global Governance Initiative in Africa
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China Launches Coordinated Media Campaign to Promote New Global Governance Initiative in Africa
The Chinese government launched what appears to be a coordinated media campaign across Africa to promote Beijing's new Global Governance Initiative (GGI), which President Xi Jinping announced at the r...
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September 15, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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Uncle Sam's African safari: Self-interest, discrimination, and 'menu diplomacy'
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Uncle Sam's African safari: Self-interest, discrimination, and 'menu diplomacy'
The US policy toward Africa has long been underpinned by self-interest.
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April 20, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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Andrei Severilov, who founded JSC A7 Holding last year, has just debuted A7 African Cargo Lines with a first link set to be established between Novorossiysk and Nigeria’s port of Lagos
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Russian line founded with focus on West Africa - Splash247
The former chairman of FESCO has formed a shipping line to provide links between West Africa and Russia. Andrei Severilov, who founded JSC A7 Holding last year, has just debuted A7 African Cargo Lines...
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April 21, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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US Senior Advisor for Africa Massad Boulos has said that President Donald Trump values Africa, despite announcing sweeping aid cuts that have caused considerable humanitarian distress across the continent.
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Massad Boulos: Africa is important to Trump, US envoy tells BBC
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April 24, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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Senegal emerges as west Africa’s magnet for FDI
Development of infrastructure and hydrocarbons boost the country’s investment appeal
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Senegal emerges as west Africa’s magnet for FDI
Development of infrastructure and hydrocarbons boost the country’s investment appeal
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April 24, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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In addition to its growing presence in the Sahel, Moscow is extending its strategy towards the African Atlantic coast, expanding its influence on the continent
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Russia reshapes the international balance through its expansion in Africa
In addition to its growing presence in the Sahel, Moscow is extending its strategy towards the African Atlantic coast, expanding its influence on the continent 
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April 25, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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Iran to boost co-operation with Russia in agriculture, banking: oil minister
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Iran to boost co-operation with Russia in agriculture, banking: oil minister
Iranian oil minister Mohsen Paknejad said during a visit to Moscow on Friday Iran would boost co-operation with Russia in agriculture and banking and remove barriers in all spheres of co-operation bet...
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April 25, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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Trump’s tariffs will have minimal impact on Africa – WTO Director-General, Okonjo-Iweala
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Trump’s tariffs will have minimal impact on Africa – WTO Director-General, Okonjo-Iweala
The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has said that Africa will be minimally affected by
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April 28, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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Nigeria’s bad roads are taking a toll on our economy
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Nigeria’s bad roads are taking a toll on our economy
BY BABATUNDE YUSUF Drive anywhere in Nigeria, and it won’t take you long to find evidence of a…
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April 28, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Export of Iranian petrochemical products to Africa
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Export of Iranian petrochemical products to Africa - Iran Energy Press
According to Energy Press, Mohammad Reza Aref stated today (Sunday, May 27) at the third Iran-Africa Cooperation Summit, stating that we consider this
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April 28, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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China, Nigeria unveil renewed blueprint for strategic partnership at Lagos Forum
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China, Nigeria unveil renewed blueprint for strategic
By Chukwuma Umeorah China and Nigeria have outlined a renewed blueprint for bilateral engagement, focusing on infrastructure, trade expansion, industrialisation, digital innovation and green energy in...
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April 29, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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United States has expressed interest in investing in Africa’s most ambitious gas pipeline project, which aims to connect Nigeria to Morocco.
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U.S. considers investment in Africa's most ambitious gas pipeline project
The United States has expressed interest in investing in Africa’s most ambitious gas pipeline project, which aims to connect Nigeria to Morocco
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April 29, 2025 at 8:48 AM
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Spending on russian propaganda rises despite economic hardships
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Spending on russian propaganda rises despite economic hardships | Центр протидії дезінформації
Amid economic hardships, russia has rapidly increased its propaganda funding. In 2024, the state-run propaganda channel RT spent a record 31.7 billion ruble ...
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May 1, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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Israel’s relations with African countries are a strategic asset and an integral part of our effort to strengthen Israel’s standing internationally,” said Sharren Haskel.
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Israeli deputy FM visits Gabon amid diplomatic push in Africa
“Israel’s relations with African countries are a strategic asset and an integral part of our effort to strengthen Israel’s standing internationally,” said Sharren Haskel.
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May 6, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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Russian military advisors in Equatorial Guinea - Reports
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Russian military advisors in Equatorial Guinea - Reports
Russian military advisors in Equatorial Guinea - Reports
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May 7, 2025 at 7:11 AM
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Nigeria approves $652 million China Exim Bank road finance package
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Nigeria approves $652 million China Exim Bank road finance package
Nigeria has approved a $652-million China Exim Bank funding package for construction of a road to move goods from a sea port and petroleum refinery on the edge of its main city Lagos to its southern states, the public works minister said.
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May 7, 2025 at 7:47 PM