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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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