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Russia-Ukraine War

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Seismic Shift

Africa can help Europe build energy security post-Ukraine

The Russia-Ukraine conflict has emphasised Europe’s reliance on Russian oil and gas and shown the volatility of the continent’s energy security. ...

War in Ukraine: To seduce Africa, Putin supporters rewrite history

Since the beginning of the offensive against Kiev, one snapshot has been a favourite on social media: it shows a man presented as the chief of ... the Kremlin alongside former presidents Samora Machel and Emmerson Mnangagwa. But its authenticity is highly dubious…

Russia’s #1 fans

War in Ukraine: Malema’s party in South Africa acts as Russia’s mouthpiece

As South Africa's political class remains divided over what to do about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party ... supports Vladimir Putin and relays Kremlin propaganda.

Strategy to replace the West

Russia – Africa: Blocked in Europe, ‘Russia Today’ is eyeing West Africa

Banned by the European Union following the invasion of Ukraine, the Russian television channel Russia Today is increasing its number of contacts ... on the continent in the hopes of setting up shop there.

Russia-Ukraine War top stories

A worker collects wheat at the Benha grain silos, in Al Qalyubia Governorate, Egypt, May 15, 2022. REUTERS/Shokry Hussien

Alarm bells

Ukraine war: A wake-up call for Africa to increase inter-continental trade

Crypto bust-up

Central African Republic: beyond bitcoin, the arm wrestling between Touadéra and France intensifies

Caught in the middle

War in Ukraine: Dakar at the centre of a struggle for influence between the US and Russia

A worker collects wheat at the Benha grain silos, in Al Qalyubia Governorate, Egypt, May 15, 2022. REUTERS/Shokry Hussien

Alarm bells

Ukraine war: A wake-up call for Africa to increase inter-continental trade

Crypto bust-up

Central African Republic: beyond bitcoin, the arm wrestling between Touadéra and France intensifies

Caught in the middle

War in Ukraine: Dakar at the centre of a struggle for influence between the US and Russia

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Russia-Ukraine: A balancing act for Macky Sall, the voice of Senegal and the AU

What role should Africa play in resolving the Ukrainian conflict? Current African Union (AU) chairperson Macky Sall is determined to be the voice ... of the continent in terms of this war. On 9 March, the Senegalese head of state spoke “at his own initiative” with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin “to call for a lasting ceasefire in Ukraine”. The telephone call came as the conflict stretched into its twentieth day.

Sooty swamps

China/Africa – The only way is south

The Ukraine conflict is highlighting the difficulties Europe has in bringing its infrastructure and energy development aid into the 21st ... century.

AU in America

Ukraine looms over US-African Union summit

The United States and the African Union (AU) held their first high-level summit since the Covid-19 pandemic this week with the conflicts in Ukraine ... and Ethiopia looming over the gathering.

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One voice?

Why Namibia’s abstention on Russia violates its foreign policy principles

When the United Nations General Assembly took a vote on Russia’s war against Ukraine in an emergency session on 2 March, an overwhelming 141 ... out of 193 member states supported the resolution calling on Russia to withdraw from Ukraine.

Inflation woes

Côte d’Ivoire mobilises over $88m to combat soaring prices

After Algeria and Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire is introducing legislation to manage inflation, which is affecting the entire region. ...

Russia-Africa Summit in Sochi

Puppet regime

Russia-Ukraine: Why Africa needs to be vigilant against Moscow’s destabilising influence

It’s commonly held that Russian president Vladimir Putin’s objective for invading Ukraine is to install a puppet regime that is pliable to ... Moscow’s interests. If so, this would be consistent with the approach Russia has taken with its forays into Africa in recent years.

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