Sudan’s Leader Agrees to Host Russian Naval Base on Red Sea
February 20th, 2023
Via The Maritime Executive, a report that Sudan has agreed to host a Russian naval base on the Red Sea: Following the visit of Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov in Sudan last week, Moscow and Khartoum have finalized the terms of an agreement on establishing a logistical center for the Russian Navy in Sudan. […]
Read more »What’s Behind Russia’s Charm Offensive in Africa?
February 18th, 2023
Via the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, commentary on Russia’s recent engagement in Africa: Africa is becoming a battlefield of artificial narratives. The Kremlin pretends it is creating a “second front” and challenging the rules-based order, while the West feigns concern over the Kremlin’s actions there, while knowing perfectly well that the main threat to […]
Read more »Russia To Build Thermal Power Plant In Northern Afghanistan
February 10th, 2023
Via Euro Weekly News, a report on Russia’s plans to build a power plant in northern Afghanistan: According to Russian Ambassador Dmitry Zhirnov on Friday, February 10, Russia has agreed to build a thermal power plant in northern Afghanistan. Initial reports suggest that plans have been agreed upon for Russia to build a thermal power […]
Read more »Russia and Iran Integrate Banking Systems To Avoid Western Sanctions
February 7th, 2023
Via Frontier Markets News, an article on efforts by Russia and Iran to integrate their banking systems: Iran and Russia have connected their interbank communication and transfer systems to help boost trade and financial transactions, a senior Iranian official said on Monday, as Tehran and Moscow struggle under Western sanctions, the NYT’s Cora Engelbrecht reports. The financial […]
Read more »Russian Forces Help Secure Central Africa Gold Zone in New Pact
February 3rd, 2023
Via Bloomberg, a report on a new Central Africa gold “zone” comprised of Sudan, Chad and CAR: Three nations have agreed with the help of Russian troops to secure a gold-rich region in the Central African Republic rife with armed rebel groups, the latest sign of Moscow’s expanding influence on the continent. A deal struck […]
Read more »Algeria, Russia Discuss Strengthening Industrial, Economic Cooperation
January 31st, 2023
Via Middle East Monitor, a look at recent discussions between Algeria and Russia to strengthen industrial, economic cooperation: Algeria’s minister of industry and Russia’s deputy minister of trade and industry yesterday discussed strengthening bilateral industrial and economic cooperation, especially in the fields of mechanical, pharmaceutical and railway industries, Anadolu Agency reported, citing an Algerian Ministry of Industry statement. […]
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