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Afrobarometer

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    • Russia trails other powers in positive assessments across Africa; citizens urge governments to remain neutral in Russia-Ukraine war (1)
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    • Russia trails other powers in positive assessments across Africa; citizens urge governments to remain neutral in Russia-Ukraine war (3)
    • Russia trails other powers in positive assessments across Africa; citizens urge governments to remain neutral in Russia-Ukraine war (4)
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    • Russia trails other powers in positive assessments across Africa; citizens urge governments to remain neutral in Russia-Ukraine war (6) (FR)
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    • Russia trails other powers in positive assessments across Africa; citizens urge governments to remain neutral in Russia-Ukraine war (8) (FR)
    • Russia trails other powers in positive assessments across Africa; citizens urge governments to remain neutral in Russia-Ukraine war (9) (FR)
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Source: Afrobarometer |

Russia trails other powers in positive assessments across Africa; citizens urge governments to remain neutral in Russia-Ukraine war

Data from 38 African countries show that views of Russia’s influence vary widely across 38 surveyed countries

Fewer than four in 10 Africans see Russia’s economic and political influence on their country as positive, well below assessments for China, the United States, and international organisations, the latest Afrobarometer (www.Afrobarometer.org) survey findings reveal. Data from 38 African countries show that views of Russia’s influence vary widely across 38 surveyed…

The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa
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President Ramaphosa welcomes return of South African men from Russian frontlines

President Ramaphosa has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to President Vladimir Putin who responded positively to his call to support the process of returning the men home

President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the return of the South African men who were lured into the battle lines between Russia and Ukraine by South African elements that remain under investigation.  The South African government working closely with the Russian government has secured a safe return of the men. This…

African Energy Chamber
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Gazprom Neft’s Stepan Khromov Joins African Energy Chamber (AEC) Board - Signaling Drive to Strengthen Russia-Africa Energy Ties

With experience in both the Russian and African energy markets, Khromov joins the chamber at a critical time for Africa

Stepan Khromov, Head of Projects (Africa) at Russian vertically integrated oil company Gazprom Neft, has officially joined the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org/) as a Board Member. Khromov brings with him significant experience across both Russian and African energy markets, creating new opportunities for strengthened collaboration at a time when Africa is scaling-up its energy development. The strategic addition reflects the…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine
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Olexandr Mischenko received copies of the credentials from the newly appointed Ambassador of Algeria to Ukraine, Ahmed Ouail

The parties discussed the state of Ukrainian-Algerian relations and the prospects for their development in the medium and long term, and identified key areas of cooperation

On 21 January, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Olexandr Mischenko received the copies of credentials from newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria to Ukraine, Mr. Ahmed Ouail. Olexandr Mishchenko congratulated the Ambassador on the start of his work in Ukraine and expressed hope…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus
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First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus S.Lukashevich receives copies of Credentials from Ambassador of Tanzania

The parties confirmed the commitment to long-term cooperation, both bilaterally and internationally, in the interests of our friendly nations

On January 20, 2026 the First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus Sergey Lukashevich received copies of credentials from the Ambassador of the United Republic of Tanzania to the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus concurrently, Fredrick Ibrahim Kibuta. During the meeting the main topics…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, Republic of Seychelles
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Russia–Seychelles relations deepen following ministerial forum in Cairo

Ambassador Khozin noted that two Russian vessels are expected to berth at Port Victoria later this month, reflecting ongoing engagement between Seychelles and the Russian Federation

The Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, Mr. Barry Faure, received the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Seychelles, H.E. Mr. Artem Khozin, at Maison Quéau de Quinssy on Friday, 9 January 2026, to discuss the Second Ministerial Conference of the Russia–Africa Partnership Forum, which Minister Faure attended in…

The Moscow City Tourism Committee

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The 2025 Meet Global MICE Congress has drawn two times more participants

The forum took place on December 17-18 and brought together more than two and a half thousand representatives of industry professionals, relevant agencies, associations, corporate clients, and business event organizers from various countries

The international congress has confirmed Moscow’s status as a world-renowned center of excellence in the field of business tourism, having brough together professionals from 37 countries of the BRICS and the Global South. The congress had twice as many participants compared to the year before – over 2500 people. A…

Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt
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Egypt: President El-Sisi Meets African Delegations Heads on Sidelines of Russia-Africa Conference

The meeting was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration, and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs Dr. Badr Abdel-Atty

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received the ministers and heads of African delegations, along with representatives from the African Union Commission and regional organizations, who are participating in the second ministerial conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum, hosted by Egypt. The meeting was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration,…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, Republic of Seychelles
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Minister Barry Faure meets Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov on the side-lines of the Russia-Africa Ministerial Conference in Cairo, Egypt

The two diplomats reviewed the growing cooperation between their nations, specifically focusing on the framework established by the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum (Sochi, 2019)

Ambassador Barry Faure, Seychelles Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora, met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during the Russia-Africa Ministerial Conference in Cairo on Friday 19 December 2025. The two diplomats reviewed the growing cooperation between their nations, specifically focusing on the framework established by the Russia-Africa Partnership…

BRICS Competition Law and Policy Centre

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Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Driven Cartels Challenge Traditional Antitrust Approaches, Experts Conclude at HSE Conference

Experts agreed that enforcement approaches must evolve accordingly to ensure that digital markets remain open, transparent and competitive

Digital cartels and algorithmic coordination were among the central topics discussed at the 10th Anniversary International Conference “Antitrust Policy: Science, Practice, Education,” organized by FAS Russia, HSE University and the BRICS Competition Law and Policy Centre. Officials from BRICS and EAEU competition authorities, judges, researchers and practitioners examined how AI…