RUSSIA–AFRICA RELATIONS

Mali : HRW dénonce de graves exactions contre les civils depuis avril

Jun 29, 2026, 02:39 PM

Human Rights Watch documented serious abuses against civilians in Mali since late April, including armed attacks, looting and arson. The alleged perpetrators include JNIM jihadists, allied Tuareg rebels, the Malian army and its Russian auxiliaries.

Jun 26, 2026, 02:17 PM

South Africa has rejected US pressure over its foreign policy stance, saying it maintains relations with countries including China, Russia, and Iran in pursuit of constructive global engagement. Pretoria framed the position as part of an independent, non-aligned diplomacy.

Jun 25, 2026, 10:50 AM

Russia will support African calls for colonial reparations and wants colonialism recognized as a crime against humanity, Dmitry Medvedev has said. The endorsement aligns Moscow with African demands for historical accountability. It also advances Russia's broader effort to deepen ties with the continent and counter Western influence.

Jun 4, 2026, 12:27 PM

Relations between Russia and Tanzania date back some 130 years, far beyond the Soviet era, from Zanzibar to St. Petersburg.

Namibia determined to deepen ties with Russia – president

Mar 17, 2026, 02:58 PM

Namibia's president has reaffirmed the country's commitment to deepening bilateral ties with Russia, following talks with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Trutnev. The two sides discussed concrete plans for cooperation across various sectors. The meeting signals Namibia's continued alignment with Moscow amid broader geopolitical realignments on the African continent.

Moscow confirms next Russia-Africa summit

Mar 17, 2026, 10:10 AM

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has confirmed that the third Russia-Africa Summit will be held in autumn 2026. The announcement signals Moscow's continued efforts to deepen diplomatic and strategic ties with African nations. The summit series is a key platform for Russia to expand its influence across the continent.

Moscow talks give Russia-Kenya dialogue ‘new impetus’ – Lavrov

Mar 16, 2026, 02:03 PM

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held talks with Kenyan counterpart Musalia Mudavadi in Moscow, declaring the meeting gave a "new impetus" to bilateral relations. The discussions are seen as part of Russia's broader push to deepen diplomatic and economic ties across the African continent. The meeting signals growing engagement between Moscow and Nairobi amid Russia's intensified outreach to African nations.

Congolese vote in presidential election (VIDEO)

Mar 16, 2026, 10:20 AM

Citizens of the Republic of Congo (Brazzaville) are casting their votes in a presidential election in which long-serving President Denis Sassou Nguesso is seeking reelection. Sassou Nguesso has pledged to strengthen ties with Moscow if he wins another term, signalling the country's continued alignment with Russia.

From De Gaulle to Macron: The place where every French leader makes the same mistakes

Mar 14, 2026, 12:10 PM

France's relationship with Africa has long been used by Paris to compensate for its declining global influence, a pattern that has persisted from the De Gaulle era through to Macron's presidency. The article traces the consistent strategic mistakes French leaders have made on the continent across decades. It argues that despite changing rhetoric, France's neo-colonial approach to Africa remains largely unchanged.