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Mahama Calls for Equal Partnerships as Ghana Explores Nuclear Energy Deal with Russia
COUNTRY:  GHANA. President John Dramani Mahama has called for stronger economic partnerships between Africa and Russia. He delivered the message at the Third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow on...
30.10.2026 12:00
Sudan’s Al-Burhan Calls for Stronger Russia-Africa Ties and a Sudanese-Led Peace Process
COUNTRY:  SUDAN. Sudan's President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, has called for stronger cooperation between Russia and Africa. He made the appeal at the...
30.10.2026 10:30
South Africa Conference Calls for Concrete Action on African Reparations
COUNTRY: SOUTH AFRICA. The Second Africa and African Diaspora Conference in Boksburg, South Africa, has placed reparations at the centre of discussions about Africa’s future. The gathering runs...
29.10.2026 18:06
Kenya Looks to Russia for Investment as Trade Imbalance Raises Questions
COUNTRY: KENYA. Kenya is seeking closer economic ties with Russia in manufacturing, farming, energy and transport. President William Ruto made the call during the Russia–Africa Economic and...
29.10.2026 17:34
Mali Partners with Russia to Map Mineral Resources and Strengthen Mining Oversight
COUNTRY: MALI. Mali has signed two agreements with Russia’s state-owned geological company to improve knowledge of its mineral resources. The deals also aim to strengthen control over the mining...
29.10.2026 16:43
Nigeria Challenges Africa to Keep More of Its Mineral Wealth at Home
COUNTRY:NIGERIA. Nigeria is calling for African countries to take greater control of their natural resources and economic future. At the Berlin Global Dialogue 2026 in Germany, Minister of State for...
29.10.2026 15:51
Comoros President Azali Assoumani Highlights Africa’s Development Needs at Moscow Summit
COUNTRY:  COMOROS. Comoros President Azali Assoumani addressed the first plenary session of the Russia–Africa Summit in Moscow. He highlighted Africa’s development needs and the importance of...
29.10.2026 11:30
“The Voice of the Global South Must Become the Norm, Not the Alternative”: Media Seek a Path to Information Independence
COUNTRY:RUSSIA-AFRICA.  Dependence on Western news agencies, the reproduction of чужие narratives, and a lack of on-the-ground correspondents prevent media outlets in the Global South...
28.10.2026 23:38
Russia–Africa Summit Seeks to Turn Political Ties into Economic Cooperation
coUntry:RUSSIA-AFRICA. The third Russia–Africa Summit and the Russia–Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum opened in Moscow on 28 October. Forty-eight states have confirmed their participation...
28.10.2026 22:10
Kwesi Pratt Jr. Urges African Media to Challenge Dominant Global Narratives
COUNTRY: RUSSIA-AFRICA. Pan-African Television Director Kwesi Pratt Jr. has challenged African media to confront narratives that present the existing global order as permanent and portray Africans...
28.10.2026 21:50
Who Is Watching Africa’s Debt? Chad Hosts Key Meeting on Public Money and Accountability
COUNTRY: CHAD. Africa’s public debt is once again taking centre stage as Chad prepares to host a major meeting of the continent’s public audit institutions. From 2 to 6 November 2026...
28.10.2026 16:05
President John Dramani Mahama Receives Honorary Doctorate from Russia’s RUDN University
COUNTRY:  GHANA. President John Dramani Mahama has received an honorary doctorate from Russia’s Patrice Lumumba Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University). According to the...
28.10.2026 12:00
Burundi Leads African Focus at Russia–Africa Summit 2026
COUNTRY:  BURUNDI. Burundi is taking a prominent role at the Third Russia–Africa Summit in Moscow, as President Évariste Ndayishimiye serves as chairperson of the African Union (AU). 48 of...
28.10.2026 10:30
Africa and Diaspora Unite to Push Reparations Beyond Words
COUNTRY: SOUTH AFRICA. African leaders, scholars, civil society groups and diaspora representatives are meeting in Ekurhuleni, South Africa, from 26 to 30 October 2026. The Africa and African...
27.10.2026 21:46
Algeria Takes Part in Moscow Energy Summit as Gas Producers Seek Stronger Cooperation
COUNTRY: ALGERIA. Algeria has joined major gas-producing countries in Moscow for the 8th Summit of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF). Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb represented President...
27.10.2026 21:28
Côte d’Ivoire and China Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation
COUNTRY: CÔTE D’IVOIRE. Côte d’Ivoire and China are working to deepen their diplomatic and economic partnership. On October 23, 2026, Ivorian Foreign Minister Nialé Kaba met Chinese...
27.10.2026 13:00
Burkina Faso Seeks Economic Sovereignty Through Russia-Africa Partnership
COUNTRY: BURKINA FASO. Burkina Faso wants to use its partnership with Russia to strengthen its economy and national sovereignty. Prime Minister Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo left Ouagadougou on...
27.10.2026 12:27
Egypt, Algeria and Tunisia Call for Libyan Elections and Withdrawal of Foreign Forces
COUNTRY: ALGERIA. Egypt, Algeria and Tunisia have called for Libya elections alongside the withdrawal of foreign forces and an end to prolonged political transitions. According to AJEL's report on...
27.10.2026 11:47
African Human Rights Commission Calls for Stronger Protection of Rights Across Africa
COUNTRY: SENEGAL. The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights has called for stronger action to protect fundamental rights across Africa following its 89th ordinary session in Dakar...
26.10.2026 18:49
Lesotho Moves from Regional Scrutiny to SADC Security Leadership
COUNTRY: LESOTHO. Lesotho has taken a major step in regional affairs. Prime Minister Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane will lead the Southern African Development Community’s (SADC) Organ on Politics...
26.10.2026 18:43
Netherlands Returns Benin Artefact After 129 Years, Renewing Calls for African Cultural Restitution
COUNTRY:BENIN. The Netherlands has returned another artefact to Nigeria’s Benin Kingdom, 129 years after British forces invaded Benin in 1897 and looted its treasures. The handover took place at...
26.10.2026 17:01
Namibia Targets Russian Investment to Boost Trade, Jobs and Mineral Processing
COUNTRY:  NAMIBIA. Namibia is preparing to strengthen its economic partnership with Russia, with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah set to seek new investment, trade and technology opportunities at...
26.10.2026 16:30
President Denis Sassou N’Guesso Travels to Moscow for High-Level Russia-Africa Summit
COUNTRY: THE REPUBLIC OF CONGO. The President of the Republic of the Congo, Denis Sassou N'Guesso, departed Brazzaville on October 25, 2026, traveling to Moscow to lead his country's official...
26.10.2026 16:10
Madagascar Calls for Removal of Regional Trade Barriers at COMESA Summit in Harare
COUNTRY: MADAGASCAR. Madagascar made a clear economic case for the removal of non-tariff barriers that hinder regional commerce at the 25th COMESA Summit of Heads of State and Government in Harare...
26.10.2026 15:06
Tana Forum in Ethiopia Focuses on African Peace, Security and Economic Sovereignty
COUNTRY:  ETHIOPIA. The 12th Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa opened in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia, on 23 October 2026. The event brought together African leaders, policymakers and security...
26.10.2026 13:00
Lula da Silva Has Won Brazil Presidential Election for the Fourth Time
Country:FEDERATIVE REPUBLIC OF BRAZIL. Lula da Silva has won the Brazil election for the fourth time. In the runoff on 25 October 2026, the Workers’ Party candidate and incumbent president took...
26.10.2026 13:00
Somalia and Uganda Sign Labour Deal to Strengthen African Trade
COUNTRY: SOMALIA. Somalia and Uganda have signed a bilateral labour agreement to protect workers and strengthen economic ties between the two countries. The agreement was signed in Mogadishu on...
24.10.2026 13:13
Western Indian Ocean Countries Adopt 15 Decisions to Protect Shared Marine Resources
COUNTRY: SEYCHELLES. Ten countries in the Western Indian Ocean have adopted 15 decisions to improve ocean protection. The measures target plastic pollution, marine habitat loss and poor ocean...
23.10.2026 18:58
Abidjan Advances Regional Border Cooperation and Economic Integration
COUNTRY: CÔTE D’IVOIRE.   Abidjan is strengthening its role in regional cooperation as African countries seek peaceful borders, economic integration and improved security. The third edition...
23.10.2026 10:00
Senegal and Pan-African Parliament Discuss Stronger African Integration
COUNTRY: SENEGAL. Senegal is seeking closer cooperation with African institutions as part of wider efforts to strengthen continental integration. On October 21, 2026, Ousmane Sonko, President of...
22.10.2026 18:40