Tag: Russia

Russia's Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Sergei Berdnikov, with Foreign Minister Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa during a courtesy call on March 13, 2025.

Russia’s Ambassador to Ghana Meets Foreign Minister to Boost Ties

H.E. Sergei Berdnikov, the Russian Ambassador to Ghana, met with Hon. Samuel…

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Jean Gregoire Sagbo. Alexander Solodkov / TASS

Russia’s First Black Politician Dies at 65

Jean Gregoire Sagbo, the first and only Black politician in Russia, has…

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A drone view shows emergency specialists working at the crash site of an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane near the city of Aktau, Kazakhstan December 25, 2024. REUTERS/Azamat Sarsenbayev/File Photo

Azerbaijan Crash: Aliyev Blames Russian Fire

BAKU/MOSCOW, Dec 29 — Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has accused Russian forces…

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Three Russian mercenaries and a Malian soldier on patrol in northern Mali in January 2022. Photograph: AP

Seven Russian Mercenaries Killed in Mali Attack

Seven Russian mercenaries from the Wagner Group were killed in central Mali…

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Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with President of Equatorial Guinea Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo in Moscow, Russia, November 2, 2023. Sputnik/Grigory Sysoev/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

Russia Expands in West Africa, Deploys Troops to Equatorial Guinea

Nairobi, Kenya - Russia is deepening its influence in West Africa, with…

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President Cyril Ramaphosa meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin on October 22, 2024, ahead of the BRICS summit in Kazan. The meeting provides an opportunity for Ramaphosa to outline the priorities of his administration and discuss the strategic importance of Russia to South Africa. He is joined by key ministers, including Ronald Lamola (International Relations), Angie Motshekga (Defence), Khumbudzo Ntshavheni (Presidency), and Parks Tau (Trade and Industry). Photo: X@PresidencyZA

Ramaphosa Calls Russia a “Valued Ally” in Meeting with Putin

JOHANNESBURG, Oct 22 - South Africa views Russia as a key ally,…

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The Ambassador of The Russian Federation to The Kingdom of Lesotho, His Excellency Mr Iiya Ragochev, paid a Farewell Courtesy on the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Relations, Honourable Lejone Mpotjoana, as he completed his tour of duty.

Russian Ambassador Bids Farewell to Lesotho

Maseru, Lesotho – The Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Kingdom…

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L-R: President, Metallurgical Holding “Novostal -M”, Demchenko Iva Ivanovich; the Nigeria's Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Audu; General Director TPE, Mr. Egorov Sergei Anatolevich and the Group Managing Director, Proforce Manufacturing Limited, Mr. Adetokunbo Ogundeyin during the signing of the MoU between Ministry of Steel Development, Tyazhpromexport, Novostal-M and Proforce Manufacturing Limited, in Moscow, Russia.

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Nigeria, Russia to revive steel plant

Abuja, Nigeria - The Federal Government of Nigeria and Russian company that…

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n Tinzawaten, after the fighting on 27 July. Screenshot of a video from the High Council for the Unity of Azawad

Mali Rebels Yet to Hear from Russia Over Wagner Prisoners

Dakar, Senegal – Tuareg rebels in northern Mali have not received any…

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U.S. and Nigerien flags are raised at Air Base 201 in Agadez, Niger, April 16, 2018. Air Base 201 is one of two bases U.S. troops have used while stationed in Niger.

US Completes Niger Withdrawal

Washington, DC – The United States military has officially concluded its withdrawal…

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Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba

Ukraine Seeks African Support Against Russia

KYIV, Aug 4 - Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba embarks on a…

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North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin © Russian Presidential Press and Information Office/Gavriil Grigorov/TASS

Putin, Kim Sign Defense Pact

SEOUL, June 19 - Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader…

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