Brussels 21.12.2025 Russia invites African countries which do not have diplomatic representation in the Russian Federation to consider opening one, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at the plenary session of the second ministerial conference of the Russia-Africa Forum in Cairo, Egypt. (Image above: Moscow City) Opening of the “Russia-Africa Second Ministerial Meeting” in Cairo…
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Cairo: Lavrov promotes AU-CSTO co-operation
Brussels 21.12.2025 Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov made a number of statements on developing cooperation with African states at the II Russia-Africa Forum Conference, held in Cairo on December 19-20. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held talks to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments ⤵️ 👉 Sisi praised the…
Nigeria apologies to Burkina Faso
18.12.2025 Nigeria’s Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar has formally apologised to Burkina Faso government for the unauthorised entry of a Nigerian military jet into Burkinabè airspace, an incident led to the detention of 11 Nigerian servicemen. Nigeria's Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar has formally apologised to Burkina Faso for the unauthorised entry of a Nigerian military jet…
Trump excludes SA from G20 Summit
Brussels 28.11.2025 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expresses regret over US President Trump’s intention to exclude South Africa from next year’s G20 summit, because the gathering is one of the most significant multilateral formats. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on November 28 that all G20 members, including South Africa, should be invited to the next year’s…
Cameroon: post-elections unrest
Brussels 16.11.2025 Authorities in Cameroon informed that 800 people were arrested and 16 killed during clashes with security forces over the announcement of the election victory of President Paul Biya. It is the government’s first official comment on the death toll since the unrest began. Interior Minister Paul Atanga Nji amitted that the security forces…
Tanzania: post-election violence
Brussels 07.11.2025 More than 240 people have been charged with treason following last week’s deadly election protests in Tanzania. President Samia Suluhu Hassan (pictured) was declared the winner of the election with 98% of the vote, but the opposition denounced the poll as a sham. Amnesty International has issued a statement declaring that more than…
Cameroon: fears of unrest
Brussels 22.10.2025 Cameroon’s influential Catholic Bishops have called for calm, as fears rapidly grow that violence could erupt once official results from the presidential election are declared. Paul Biya Allegedly Offers Prime Minister Post to Opposition’s Issa Tchiroma – https://t.co/STFYVD92sr pic.twitter.com/WJPwweWP0T — Atlantic Digest (@AtlDigest) October 22, 2025 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Opposition candidate and ex-government spokesman Issa…
Kenya: Odinga’s mourning ended in chaos
Brussels 16.10.2025 At least three people died in Nairobi, Kenya, after police fired gunshots and tear gas in a stadium where crowds of mourners had gathered to pay respect to the body of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. The body of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has arrived at Kasarani Stadium. Tens of thousands of…
EU-SA: President Ramaphosa unveils €12bn investment
09.10.2025 Today addressing the Global Gateway Forum South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa unveiled a Team Europe investment package, worth nearly €12 billion. With this package, Team Europe is doubling down on its ambition to work with South Africa in order to become global leaders in the just energy transition, sustainable infrastructure, digital connectivity and pharmaceutical…
UNGA80: SA Ramaphosa powerful speech
New York UNGA80 President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa used his speech at the 80th United Nations General Assembly to spotlight the escalating crisis in Gaza, condemning what he called genocide and famine imposed on Palestinians. Ramaphosa referenced South Africa’s case before the International Court of Justice, echoed global consensus on Israel’s actions as genocide,…
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