Tag: Russia
Niger: Protesters Attack French Embassy, Declare Support For Putin
“We are going to get France out of Africa,”Protesters in Niger chanting days after a successful coup.
Russia agrees to write off $20 billion of African debt
In an effort to bolster partnerships with African nations, Russia made a momentous decision to write off a staggering debt of nearly $20 billion owed by four African countries.
Ukraine war must end, South African President Ramaphosa tells Putin
President Ramaphosa said to Putin, “This war must be settled… through negotiations and through diplomatic means.” He further highlighted that the war’s negative impact extended beyond Ukraine and affected the African continent and numerous other countries worldwide.
African leaders in Russia to discuss peace in Ukraine
Seven African leaders, including the presidents of the Comoros, Senegal, South Africa and Zambia, as well as Egypt’s prime minister and top envoys from the Republic of Congo and Uganda – travelled to St. Petersburg to meet with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin.
“The illegal use of military power against Libya and the distortion of all the UN Security Council decisions on Libya ruined the state” – President Vladimir Putin
Russian President, Vladimir Putin has in a lengthy address spoken about NATO’s invasion of Libya and how NATO’s “self-serving” illegal decision of interference ruined the oil-rich African country.
Op-ed: Russia-Ukraine War – “The best thing Africans can do for now is to abstain”
28 African nations voted in favour and called for the immediate withdrawal of Russian troops in Ukraine. Others abstained, voted against or didn’t record a vote.
NATO Secretary-General: “NATO and the EU stand with the brave people of Ukraine”
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg met with the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and the President of the European Council Charles Michel to discuss Russia’s brutal, unprovoked and ongoing attack on Ukraine.
NATO Releases Strong Statement Condemning Russia’s Actions Against Ukraine
Press Briefing by NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen and the President of the European Council, Charles Michel
UEFA will no longer host the Champions League final in Russia
UEFA will no longer host the Champions League final in St. Petersburg after Russia launched a wide-ranging attack on Ukraine on Thursday, the Associated Press has reported.
The Russian military destroyed 74 ground infrastructure facilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
The Russian military has destroyed 74 military infrastructure facilities in Ukraine, including 11 airfields and a naval base, said Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov.
Putin is ready to discuss Ukraine’s “neutral status” – Dmitry Peskov
Moscow is ready to negotiate with the leadership of Ukraine on the neutral status of the country and the refusal to place weapons on its territory, Vladimir Putin’s press secretary Dmitry Peskov told reporters.
EXPLAINED: Why Russia is invading Ukraine
EXPLAINED: Why Russia is invading Ukraine
2021 BEACH SOCCCER WORLD CUP – Senegal, African Champions Crushes Uruguay (6-1)
Thanks to a dapper hat-trick from Raoul Mendy, the Senegalese national team largely dominated Uruguay (6-1) this Friday for their first match of the 2021 Russia Beach Soccer World Cup. On the other hand, Mozambique lost yesterday, their first outing ahead of Spain.
BEACH SOCCER – Russia 2021 World Cup kicks off this Thursday
The 21st edition of the Beach Soccer World Cup kicks off this Thursday in Russia. Four matches will be played on the opening day of the competition. The reigning African champions, Senegal, enters the competition tomorrow Friday against the South Americas Uruguay.