Russia/Ukraine War
Ethiopia receives 12 Su-35 fighter jets from Russia — premier
According to Abiy Ahmed, by acquiring these fighter jets Ethiopia has taken the lead among sub-Saharan African nations in terms of modern combat aircraft capabilities
AI doomsday fears prompt researcher to abandon retirement savings
AI safety chief Nate Soares has stopped saving for retirement, saying he believes AI could wipe out humanity within the next ten years Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia could implement projects worth billions of dollars in Sahel countries — Novak
Only those investment projects that are economically beneficial to both investor and country will be implemented, the official stressed
Russia sincerely interested in cooperation with all African countries — Putin
The Russian president expressed confidence that the forum and the thematic meetings, roundtables and negotiations held as part of it would help address the challenges facing Russi…
Russia has full tech stack to create large generative models — Putin
As the head of state noted, innovative Russian companies have developed technologies that radically transform the quality of services and created platform-based solutions that all…
Russian business in Africa not involved in 'predatory exploitation' of resources — Putin
One of the main areas of the Russia-Africa partnership has traditionally been the extraction and processing of mineral resources, the Russian president noted
Spot gas price in Europe surpasses $1,150 per 1,000 cubic meters first since December 2022
Prices also surpassed the 100 euro per MWh mark for the first time in four years
Rosatom to deal with nuclear energy sector development in Togo
The working groups will determine the concrete steps of the parties toward human resource development in the peaceful atom sector
Putin says number of African students in Russia has increased 1.5-fold since 2020
Russian universities now host a record 40,000 students from African countries, the Russian president said
Russian doctors ready to keep helping Africa fight cholera and Ebola — Putin
Russia transferred 15 mobile anti-epidemic laboratories to eight African states, the president said
More than 40 African nations receiving Russian fertilizers, grain — Putin
The head of state added that Russia is "ready to further expand the geography of supplies" of agricultural commodities to the African continent
Action plan to be adopted following Russia-Africa summit — Putin
This framework document will outline the primary direction for further comprehensive cooperation between Russia and African countries, the Russian leader said
Italy puts Ukraine weapons package on hold – media
Italy has reportedly put a major Ukraine weapons package on hold as coalition tensions mount and Rome awaits the US midterm elections Read Full Article at RT.com
Putin urges African nations to use national payment systems in settlements with Russia
The Russian leader stressed that it is important to continue building up stable channels of mutual payments in national currencies
Africa holds boundless potential for development — Putin
The Russian president added that Africa is rightly described as the "continent of the future"
Russia ready to share ideas in using public administration technology with Africa — Putin
Russia has significant experience in applying information technology to public administration, the Russian president said
At least 11 Ukrainian cities are being prepared for 360 defense — underground sources
The pro-Russian underground sources noted that people are intentionally not being told which cities will be prepared for a circular defense, so as not to cause panic
Russian Spy Satellites Helping Iran’s Allies Target Sites in Saudi Arabia – AP
Dozens of Russian satellites have been tracked orbiting above facilities in Saudi Arabia before and after Iran-backed groups attacked them.
Ethiopia expects to receive four S-400 air defense system batteries from Russia — PM
Russia and Ethiopia have been developing military-industrial cooperation for many years
Rosoboronexport delivers first batch of Su-35 fighter jets to Ethiopian Air Force
More than 30% of orders of Rosoboronexport’s order book come today from African countries, the company CEO Alexander Mikheyev said
Russia exports 13 mln tons of agricultural products to Africa in nine months — Putin
Meanwhile, Africa possesses its own agricultural potential and can provide itself with food on its own, the Russian leader said
Russia actively helps Africa’s financial recovery — Putin
The Russian president noted that the effects of the colonial era are still being felt in Africa
Rosatom starts nuclear fuel shipment for Rooppur NPP Unit 2 in Bangladesh
Earlier, fresh nuclear fuel was shipped from Siberia to Bangladesh to enable the first-ever refueling at Unit 1
BRICS nations advocate for equality while using diverse development models — Putin
The Russian president noted that new centers of global governance are currently emerging