Russia has signed a cooperative agreement with nearly 30 African universities to enhance the training of mining engineers on the continent. Zimbabwean universities are also set to benefit as there are part of the Subsoil Africa Consortium Universities under which the agreement was signed. The signing of the agreements of commitment for the relevant support… Continue reading Russia Signs Agreement With African Countries To Train Mining Engineers
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Russia-Africa Mining Congress Opens
A congress for Russian and African science and technology mining experts opened here on Tuesday to explore ways to enhance the training of mining engineers. The week-long event themed: “International Congress: Africa Seeks Solutions,” has attracted 150 participants from 45 African countries. This event was organised by the International Competence Centre for Mining Engineering Education… Continue reading Russia-Africa Mining Congress Opens
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… Continue reading South Africa, Russia Business Leaders Explore Ways to Boost Economic Ties
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… Continue reading Why Africa Stands to Gain More From Russian Free Grain Following Black Sea Initiative
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… Continue reading African Leaders Urged to Speak With One Voice During Russia-Africa Summit
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… Continue reading Putin, Ramaphosa Discuss Global Food Security, Ukrainian Crisis In Telephone Call