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Articles with tag "Africa"
cost competition
Russia’s Coronavirus Vaccine More Expensive for Africa Than Western Jabs – FT
The Russian Direct Investment Fund maintains that Sputnik V's $9.75 price tag “is the same for all markets.”
WITHDRAWAL
Russia Pulling 'Military Instructors' Out of Central African Republic
Russia told the UN it plans to withdraw the 300 "military instructors" it sent to the Central African Republic at the end of 2020.
‘PUTIN’S CHEF’
Russian Tycoon Prigozhin Offers Tombstone for Journalists Killed in Central Africa
The three died while investigating the Wagner mercenary group, which has been linked to Prigozhin.
pre-election tensions
Russian Role in C.Africa Grows Ahead of Weekend Vote
Russia has sent arms and is an open supporter of incumbent President Faustin Archange Touadera who is on course to win a second term on Sunday.
seeking stability
Russia Sent '300 Military Instructors' to C.Africa – Ministry
Russia "promptly responded" to a request from CAR's government after an alleged attempted coup ahead of upcoming elections.
political unrest
Kremlin Voices 'Serious Concern' Over C.Africa Crisis
Reports earlier Monday said that Russia had dispatched "hundreds" of troops to the impoverished country.
new theater of conflict
Troll Crackdown Exposes France-Russia Rivalry in Africa
While information warfare is nothing new, Facebook was still surprised to see two countries fighting head-on in a third region.
geopolitical clout
Russia Signs Deal to Open Naval Base in Sudan
Russia's Navy will be allowed to keep up to four ships at the base at a time, including nuclear-powered vessels.
adversarial stance
Macron Accuses Russia, Turkey of Promoting Anti-French Sentiment in Africa
The French president accused Moscow and Ankara of trying "to play on post-colonial resentment."
strategic spot
Russia to Open Nuclear Warship Logistics Hub in Sudan
The Russian Navy will station up to four warships and up to 300 service members in a Sudanese port.
widening foothold
Russia Opens Military Office in Central African Republic
Moscow is also considering expanding its pool of military instructors in CAR.
appeal for aid
Africa Asks Russia for Coronavirus Aid: Foreign Ministry
“The Africans need a wide range of medical equipment,” Russia's Foreign Ministry said.
shadowy players
Trump-Linked Contractor Offered Military Services to Russia’s Wagner in Africa – Intercept
Experts said the offer would be an “apparent violation” of U.S. sanctions against the Wagner Group.
Delete your account
Facebook, Twitter Remove Russia-Linked Accounts in Ghana Targeting U.S.
Facebook said it found links to individuals associated Russia's Internet Research Agency, a St. Petersburg-based "troll factory."
fraud suspicions
‘She Will Flee to Russia’: Portugal Freezes Accounts of Africa's Richest Woman
Experts said Isabel dos Santos could take advantage of her Soviet-era birthright to avoid prosecution.
Conflicting theories
Russian Journalists in Africa Were Killed in ‘Robbery,’ Investigators Say
The slain reporters’ colleagues and relatives have questioned the robbery theory and reports have linked their deaths to the Wagner mercenary group.
payback time
Russia's VTB Sues Mozambique State Firm at Center of $2B Debt Scandal
The VTB loan was part of a costly project that U.S. authorities say was an elaborate front for a bribery and kickback scheme.
Putin Guru
How Putin Got a New Best Friend Forever in Africa
Putin is becoming viewed as a kind of “guru” in Africa.
PRECIOUS RESOURCES
Russia Seeks to Lift Ban on 'Blood Diamonds' From African Ally
Russia is pressing for action as Putin seeks to challenge the U.S. and other major powers' influence in Africa.
African influence
Russia Delivers First Weapons to Central Africa’s Gabon
Russia “hopes to enhance cooperation in the field of environmental protection” with the shipment.
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