Oleg Ozerov: “Russia is a reliable partner, ready to assist in ensuring all dimensions of sovereignty and security of African States”
Today my interlocutor is Oleg Borisovich Ozerov, Ambassador-at-Large of the Russian Foreign Ministry and Head of the Secretariat of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum. Our conversation turned out to be serious and topical. We touched on the question of how Russian-African cooperation can withstand the West’s harsh external pressure, talked about security challenges and discussed the catastrophic loss of the West’s position…
Vladyka Konstantin: “For me, Africa is the place of my ministry, my native continent”
My conversation with the Acting Patriarchal Exarch of Africa, Bishop Constantine (Ostrovsky) of Zaraisk, took place shortly after the decision of the Holy Synod of the Patriarchate of Alexandria to remove him from archpastoral ministry. But we talked mainly about other things: about how the parishes of the Russian Orthodox Church in Africa live and what problems the clergy face on the ground; the humanitarian charitable projects jointly organized with Maria Lvova-Belova, the Children’s Rights Commissioner…
Russian presidential elections in Guinea: African perspective
Russian citizens living in Guinea are following the presidential elections of 15-17 March 2024 with great enthusiasm. The atmosphere at the Russian Embassy in Guinea on voting day was solemn and very calm. There is no doubt that the incumbent President Vladimir Putin will win this election, given that all Russian citizens are concerned about strengthening their country’s security…
A voice from Africa: Russian citizens vote in the Russian presidential election
A festive atmosphere prevails in many embassies of the Russian Federation on the African continent today. Permanent or temporary Russians living here come here to vote in the election of the head of the Russian state. Russians in Africa can exercise their political right and express their civil will in the presidential election at polling stations in 47 African countries. They are open today from 08:00 to 20:00 local time. Before that, in some countries, for example…
Russian presidential election. How Russians can vote on the African continent in 2024.
Russia is hosting the most important political event – the Russian Presidential Election. Millions of citizens of the Russian Federation will show their civic initiative and for the population it is not only an opportunity to fulfil their civic duty, but also a kind of act of patriotism. To cast your vote for the future President means to contribute to the future of your country. And how will our compatriots who live on the African continent, who work in joint Russian-African companies, or who have travelled abroad…
Systematisation and coordination are needed to work with Africa
At a recent extended meeting of the Expert Council for the Development and Support of Comprehensive Partnership with African Countries, held in the State Duma, topical issues were discussed which can be divided into three groups: parliamentary diplomacy, assistance to Russian business in African countries, and Russia’s humanitarian mission…
His Excellency Mr. Mzuvukile Maqetuka: "BRICS should be seen as an organization that will strengthen multilateralism and help the UN to be a cementing force that keeps the balance in the world"
My interlocutor today is Mr Mzuvukile Maqetuka, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of South Africa to the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus. Our conversation has turned out to be extensive, for we have wanted to discuss a lot, and also topical, interesting and, in some places, very heartfelt…
Nikolay Novichkov: "Russia's wealth will be multiplied not only by Siberia and the northern seas, but also by the southern seas and shores in the African direction and in the global South in general"
The range of issues we discussed during our conversation with Nikolay Novichkov, Doctor of Sciences in Economics, member of the State Duma, was incredibly broad. We talked about Russia’s competitive advantages over others on the African continent and the prospects of the digital ruble in our mutual settlements, as well as cultural and educational projects…
Sulejanta Ndhyay: "Russophilia is not only love for Russia, it is love for all cultures of the world, it is love for humanity"
From the first minutes of our conversation, the vice-president of the International Russophile Movement, Sulejanta Ndhyay…
Zenebe Kinfu: "I am always discovering something new in Russia, that's why I have lived here for so long"
The conversation with Mr Zenebe Kinfu Tafesse, President of the Union of African Diasporas, was direct, frank and in some places sharp. We discussed how Russian journalists should write about Africa and African journalists about Russia. We talked about the problems of employing Africans in our country. And, using concrete examples, we tried to work out how to learn Russian in Africa…
Zenebe Kinfu: "African issues are prioritised in the Russian media"
In his exclusive interview with the New Eastern Outlook, Mr Zenebe Kinfu Tafesse, President of the Union of African Diasporas, described how he sees Russian-African relations, explained why the Second Russia-Africa Summit turned out to be more economic and shared his thoughts on neocolonialism in Africa…
Russia-Egypt: Peaceful Atom Unites
The African continent is one of the fastest growing energy markets in the world, driven by the economic and demographic potential of countries on the continent. Such a leap poses new challenges for African countries. The energy industry remains one of the main challenges. As a major player in the market, Russia is the partner of choice for many countries in the nuclear energy field…