Africa – Page 21 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

France to send 600 more troops to Africa’s Sahel as frustration on the ground grows & allies cut back participation

Posted on February 3, 2020February 3, 2020By Editor

Paris will deploy an additional 600 soldiers to fight jihadists in Africa while also facing challenges in getting allies on board with its combat mission in the Sahel region. … Read More >France to send 600 more troops to Africa’s Sahel as frustration on the ground grows & allies cut back participation

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French Defence Minister Reportedly Tries to Prevent US Withdrawal From Africa

Posted on January 26, 2020January 26, 2020By Editor

The US has been recently thinking about reducing its military presence in the Islamist-infested continent in order to focus more on countering Russia and China globally, despite the dire situation with terrorism in certain African countries. … Read More >French Defence Minister Reportedly Tries to Prevent US Withdrawal From Africa

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US Media Hails Putin’s ‘New Best Friend’ in Africa in Bizarre Piece on ‘Russian Meddling’ in Guinea

Posted on December 22, 2019December 22, 2019By Editor

The Russian president hosted the leaders of dozens of African nations, including President Alpha Conde of Guinea, at the first-ever Russia-Africa Summit in Sochi in October, signing over 500 agreements worth over 800 billion rubles ($12 billion). … Read More >US Media Hails Putin’s ‘New Best Friend’ in Africa in Bizarre Piece on ‘Russian Meddling’ in Guinea

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Human Rights NGO Files Suit Against Google, Apple, Tesla Over ‘Forced Child Labor’ in Congo

Posted on December 17, 2019December 17, 2019By Editor

A human rights non-profit has filed a lawsuit against global tech giants, including Apple, Google and Tesla, among other corporations, on behalf of 14 plaintiffs who were directly or indirectly affected by forced child labor in the world’s largest Congolese cobalt mines. … Read More >Human Rights NGO Files Suit Against Google, Apple, Tesla Over ‘Forced Child Labor’ in Congo

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Big Russian Moves from Middle East to Africa Causing New Level of Deep State Panic

Posted on October 28, 2019October 28, 2019By Editor

A barrage of groundbreaking moves made by the Russian government continues to undermine the Deep State’s grip on its client states in Africa and the Middle East. … Read More >Big Russian Moves from Middle East to Africa Causing New Level of Deep State Panic

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Russia’s ‘secret weapon’ for winning influence in Africa – and it’s not what you might think

Posted on October 25, 2019October 25, 2019By Editor

Russia’s efforts to boost its influence in Africa, which was highlighted at this week’s summit in Sochi, is not only about arms, nuclear power and investment deals, but also about the less tangible things. … Read More >Russia’s ‘secret weapon’ for winning influence in Africa – and it’s not what you might think

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Russia sets up $5bn trading platform in Africa

Posted on October 24, 2019October 24, 2019By Editor

An agreement has been reached at the Russia-Africa summit in Sochi to establish a mechanism for funding trade deals. It is aimed at giving Russian exporters access to the African market. … Read More >Russia sets up $5bn trading platform in Africa

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Over 500 agreements worth $12 billion inked at Russia-Africa forum

Posted on October 24, 2019October 24, 2019By Editor

The first ever Russia-Africa economic forum, which kicked off on Wednesday, has resulted in hundreds of deals and agreements, Russian Presidential Adviser Anton Kobyakov said. … Read More >Over 500 agreements worth $12 billion inked at Russia-Africa forum

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Lack of colonial baggage & investment in peace put Russia ahead of other players on African continent, SA minister tells RT

Posted on October 24, 2019October 24, 2019By Editor

The time is right for Russia to sit with African leaders and companies in order to forge economic relationships and partnerships, South Africa’s Minister of State and Security Ayanda Dlodlo told RT. … Read More >Lack of colonial baggage & investment in peace put Russia ahead of other players on African continent, SA minister tells RT

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Putin greets African leaders in their traditional clothes as they arrive at Sochi economic summit (PHOTOS)

Posted on October 24, 2019October 24, 2019By Editor

Russian President Vladimir Putin was joined by the leaders of 54 African nations who gathered for a major economic forum in the Black Sea resort of Sochi. … Read More >Putin greets African leaders in their traditional clothes as they arrive at Sochi economic summit (PHOTOS)