RUSSIA-AFRICA SUMMIT
Еxpert: African Countries Can Adopt Russia’s Experience In Agricultural Development
Phokele Maponya, professor and Head of the Community of Practice for Agricultural and Rural Development…
African Leaders Call for Establishment of Joint Production Facilities and Technological Development with Russia
Initiatives in the energy, agriculture, trade and infrastructure sectors were presented at the Russia–Africa Summit…
Russia Signs Agreement With African Countries To Train Mining Engineers
Russia has signed a cooperative agreement with nearly 30 African universities to enhance the training…
Russia-Africa Mining Congress Opens
A congress for Russian and African science and technology mining experts opened here on Tuesday…
South Africa, Russia Business Leaders Explore Ways to Boost Economic Ties
South Africa, Russia Business Leaders Explore Ways to Boost Economic Ties TV BRICS Payment systems, mutual settlement, seaport logistics and the energy crisis were among the issues discussed by business leaders and representatives from South Africa and Russia on the sidelines of the Russia-Africa summit in St Petersburg on Friday. Organized by the Russia-Africa Business Council and hosted by the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the business dialogue between Russia and South Africa was dedicated to developing long-term…
Why Africa Stands to Gain More From Russian Free Grain Following Black Sea Initiative
The media upheaval emerged in the aftermath of Russia’s withdrawal from the Black Sea Initiative, sounding the alarm on the looming food crisis, especially in vulnerable regions like Africa. But, was Africa merely a public relations (PR) pawn in the West’s strategy to corner Russia and sustain the initiative? Russia’s exit from the Black Sea Initiative, intended to facilitate grain and fertilizer exports to impoverished nations, sparked widespread criticism. The programme’s execution and impact were flawed, with Africa – a…
African Leaders Urged to Speak With One Voice During Russia-Africa Summit
AFRICAN leaders have been urged to speak with one voice, pursue collective rather than individual interests, and work on obtaining concrete results during the Russia-Africa summit that begins in St Petersburg today. The second summit, which brings together heads of state and business leaders from Russia and Africa, follows the maiden gathering which took place in the port city of Sochi in October 2019. It is expected to be officially opened by Russian President Vladimir Putin. About 150 journalists, including…
Putin, Ramaphosa Discuss Global Food Security, Ukrainian Crisis In Telephone Call
MOSCOW, May 12 (Xinhua) — Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed global food security and the settlement of the Ukrainian crisis during a telephone conversation on Friday with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. The Russian side confirmed its readiness to supply needy African countries with substantial amounts of grain and fertiliser, including no-cost deliveries, the Kremlin said. Putin welcomed Ramaphosa’s proposition with regard to the participation of a group of African leaders in potential discussions on the prospects for a resolution…