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Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Islamic Republic of Iran | Jul 13, 2024

Iran Foreign Ministry spokesman confers with Ethiopian counterpart in Moscow

Cooperation should be bolstered to counter fake news and lies against countries like Iran, Russia, and Ethiopia

Ethiopian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nebiyu Tedla had a meeting with his Iranian counterpart Nasser Kanaani, who is also the president of Iran’s Foreign Ministry’s Center for Public Diplomacy, on Friday in Moscow and exchanged views on bilateral cooperation and issues of mutual interest. During the meeting, held on the sidelines…

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- Jean-Pierre Alumba Lukamba, the International Executive Director of African Diaspora for Development
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Source: African Diaspora for Development (ADD) | Jun 27, 2024

United States Strategy toward Sub-Saharan Africa vs Chinese Influence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (By Jean-Pierre ALUMBA LUKAMBA)

It is critical that the United States works to rebalance its relations with African countries, especially as the continent undergoes dramatic demographic and economic changes

By Jean-Pierre ALUMBA LUKAMBA. Jean-Pierre Alumba Lukamba is the International Executive Director for AFRICAN DIASPORA FOR DEVELOPMENT (http://www.African-Diaspora.org). U.S. policymakers on both sides of the aisle have grown more anxious about Russia and China influence on the African continent as China/Russia-Africa relations have deepened in a variety of areas, including trade and…

Source: The Presidency, Republic of Ghana | Jun 17, 2024

Ghana President Says Africa 'Greatest Victim' of Russian Invasion's Consequences Outside Europe

He called for Russia and China to join in the talks process

Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo spoke about how Russia’s invasion has decreased food security in poorer countries in his closing statement at Ukraine’s peace summit in Switzerland. “The consequences of the invasion go far beyond the confines of Europe. Indeed in many ways, Africa has been the greatest victim,” he said in his remarks.…

Source: President of the Republic of Kenya | Jun 17, 2024

Kenya: Ukraine Commits to Openness in Peace Search with Russia

Noting the adverse global consequences of the war in Ukraine, President Ruto underscored the urgency of all parties committing to a path to peace

President William Ruto last evening held a bilateral meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine on the margins of the peace summit in Bürgenstock, Switzerland. President Zelensky reaffirmed the desire of Ukraine for peace and his openness to involve all parties in the search for a just and sustainable peace.…

Source: The Presidency, Republic of Ghana | Jun 17, 2024

President of Ghana: War in Ukraine has Affected Africa as Well

Ghana is interested in participating in efforts to find a solution to end the war

Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo said the war in Ukraine has negatively affected the economies of African countries and caused high inflation. Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo said that the war in Ukraine has an impact on Africa, as it has affected African economies, living standards, and high inflation. Ghana…

Source: President of the Republic of Kenya | Jun 16, 2024

President Ruto in Switzerland for Ukraine-Russia Peace Meeting

It aims to map out first steps toward stability in the Eastern European nation

President William Ruto has arrived in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, for a high-level meeting to forge peace in Ukraine. More than 100 Heads of State and Government are attending the two-day conference. It aims to map out first steps toward stability in the Eastern European nation. The Saturday and Sunday meeting will…

Source: GITEX Africa | Jun 11, 2024

Servicepipe presented high-precision protection against DDoS and bots at GITEX AFRICA 2024

IT company from Moscow demonstrated its core technologies at a conference with the assistance of the International Economic Center

Russian vendor of high-precision protection against DDoS attacks and full-stack bots took part at GITEX (www.GITEXAfrica.com) at the common stand «Made in Moscow». Over the last two years, Russian cybersecurity solutions have been tested and improved by the most powerful and sophisticated cyberattacks from different countries. “Made in Moscow” label…

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- Eritrean Delegation Participates at Euro-Asia Economic Forum
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Source: Ministry of Information, Eritrea | Apr 27, 2024

Eritrean Delegation Participates at Euro-Asia Economic Forum

The objective of the forum was to encourage university students, youth, and researchers and to create a common understanding between university students from across the world

An Eritrean delegation led by Mr. Petros Tsegai, Eritrea’s Ambassador to the Russian Federation, participated in the 14th Euro-Asia Economic Forum held in Petersburg from 22 to 24 April. The forum was organized in cooperation with the Russian Ministry of Education and Science, Ural Economics University, and the Petersburg Municipality.…

Source: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation | Apr 23, 2024

Press release on the BRICS sherpa and sous-sherpa meeting

The meeting participants discussed current issues on the agenda of the Russian year in BRICS, including the implementation of decisions adopted at the Johannesburg Summit on August 22-24, 2023

On April 22 and 23, Moscow hosted a meeting of BRICS sherpas/sous-sherpas, chaired by Deputy Foreign Minister, Russia’s BRICS Sherpa Sergey Ryabkov. The meeting participants discussed current issues on the agenda of the Russian year in BRICS, including the implementation of decisions adopted at the Johannesburg Summit on August 22-24,…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland | Apr 19, 2024

European Union Foreign Affairs Council to discuss Russian aggression against Ukraine, situation in the Middle East, and Sudan

The foreign ministers will discuss the increasingly tense regional situation, the role of the EU, the humanitarian situation in Gaza, access to humanitarian aid and the revival of the political peace process

EU foreign ministers will convene in Luxembourg on 22 April. Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will represent Finland at the meeting. The EU foreign and defence ministers will debate Russian aggression against Ukraine in their joint session. The ministers will focus on the EU’s military support for Ukraine, the…