Russia-Africa contacts ‘more intensive than ever’ – Putin
The Russian president spoke after meeting with his Algerian counterpart in Moscow Russian President Vladimir Putin, June 15, 2023. © The Kremlin This is a special year for Russia’s relations…
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Ugandan president backs out of Ukraine peace mission
Yoweri Museveni said he is self-isolating after testing positive for coronavirus © Twitter / @KagutaMuseveni Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni announced on Wednesday that he will not join other African leaders…
US lawmakers push White House to punish South Africa
A group of lawmakers is demanding that Pretoria not be allowed host a US-Africa trade forum over its Russia ties South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Russian President Vladimir Putin….
Seven African presidents to meet both Putin and Zelensky
A seven-member delegation will visit Kiev on Friday and Moscow on Saturday, the Brazzaville Foundation has confirmed FILE PHOTO: Russian President Vladimir Putin (C) gestures as Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah…
Putin discusses Ukraine conflict resolution with African leader
The Kremlin says the Russian president and South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa held a phone call to talk about the African peace initiative South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Russian President…
African peace initiative team proposes date for Russia-Ukraine visits
The six heads of state have indicated their availability to meet with their counterparts in Moscow and Kiev in the middle of June for ceasefire talks Cyril Ramaphosa © Daniel…
African leaders urge Ukraine to accept peace talks with Russia
Six presidents from the continent plan to personally visit Moscow and Kiev to urge both sides to come to the negotiating table Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the South African Republic…
Zimbabwe sells $40 million gold-backed digital tokens
The move is meant to expand the value-preserving instruments available in the economy, according to the country’s central bank © Jekesai NJIKIZANA / AFP The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has…
Africa needs massive investment for green energy transition – banker
The continent requires over $700 billion from international investors, a banking executive has said © Getty Images / Marco VDM Africa will need more than $700 billion in investment to…
US shirking responsibility on African debt – China
Washington has a duty to help solve Africa’s financial problems, Beijing has said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin © Noel Celis / AFP China has called on the US…