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Russia

Tree-planting quest: African leaders get in touch with exotic Russian flora (PHOTOS)

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

Russia’s African guests participating in a summit in Sochi are helping their hosts ‘save the forest’, as they get acquainted with boreal flora and take part in a Russia-wide tree-planting drive. … Read More >Tree-planting quest: African leaders get in touch with exotic Russian flora (PHOTOS)

Africa needs development, improvement in quality of life & Russia has much to offer – economy minister

Posted on October 23, 2019October 23, 2019By Editor

The volume of trade between Russia and the African continent has doubled over the past five years, according to Russian Economic Development Minister Maksim Oreshkin. … Read More >Africa needs development, improvement in quality of life & Russia has much to offer – economy minister

Russia aims to double agricultural exports to Africa

Posted on October 23, 2019October 23, 2019By Editor

The Russian Ministry of Agriculture said on Wednesday that Moscow is seeking to significantly increase supplies of grain and livestock to African countries. … Read More >Russia aims to double agricultural exports to Africa

Russia writes off African debt worth over $20 BILLION – Putin

Posted on October 23, 2019October 23, 2019By Editor

Moscow has written off more than $20 billion in debt accumulated by African countries during the Soviet era, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Wednesday. … Read More >Russia writes off African debt worth over $20 BILLION – Putin

World

Twin attack targets US military base & Italian convoy in Somalia

Posted on October 5, 2019By Editor

A US base and an Italian military convoy have come under attack in Somalia where foreign troops are stationed to support the government. In both cases the Al-Qaeda-linked Islamist group Al-Shabaab claimed responsibility. … Read More >Twin attack targets US military base & Italian convoy in Somalia