The second Russian-African conference of the Valdaï club in Dar es Salaam strengthens Russian-African cooperation
While international relations were organized around two poles of power (East and West) after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 and the illusion of the end of the Cold War in 1991, the emergence of new centers of power in the Global South changes the situation. It is in this spirit that the prestigious think tank that we agree to call in other words “the Valdaï discussion club ”, based in Moscow, is organizing its second Russian-African conference (July 24, 2024 in Dar es Salaam in Tanzania), one year after the second Russia-Africa summit in Saint Petersburg (here).
Special abilities of Africa’s Inept - Misappropriating Donated Fertilizers and blaming the donor?
Some African leaders perpetuate corruption and incompetence, while the US and Western Europe avail convenient justifications for such behavior, which hurts Africans.
Russia and Sudan resume plans to create logistics base: reasons for changes
At SPIEF, Deputy Head of the Sovereign Council of Sudan Malik Agar arrived in Russia along with other high-ranking guests. According to experts, the purpose of the visit is to re-conclude an agreement on the construction of a Russian logistics base in Port Sudan, the implementation of which will lead to significant changes in the balance of power in the Red Sea region…
The aid from the USSR and the Russian Federation offered to Africa is immense and benevolent
The Soviet Union (USSR) and the Russian Federation have provided significant aid to various African countries throughout history. This aid took many forms, including economic, military, cultural, scientific, technical and technological support…
Russia’s Increasing Influence in Africa
Africa has been facing acute chaos and turmoil the past few years. This chaos and turbulence have reached a new zenith in recent years due to the increasing involvement of the Western forces. The West has been constantly attempting to install pro-Western leaders in different African countries, sparking dissatisfaction among the native population. The West is also using this regional instability to establish its control and achieve its regional ambitions…
The world celebrates African Liberation Day
On 25 May, the world will celebrate African Liberation Day. By decision of the United Nations, this holiday was established in honour of the first conference of African governments held in Addis Ababa on 25 May 1963, which laid the foundation for the creation of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). Russia and African countries have been linked by centuries of strong political, economic and cultural ties…
The African response to the West in the face of the latter’s attempts to prohibit cooperation with Russia
After the authorities of number of African states broke off their cooperation, particularly in the military sector, with Western regimes, first and foremost those of Paris and Washington, new data appears, including on the reasons which pushed the governments of these African countries to put Westerners in their place…
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…