Tag: Russia
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Russia Expands Visa-Free Travel Agreements with African Countries
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Russia is actively pursuing agreements to establish visa-free travel with several African nations, highlighting its growing diplomatic and economic engagement with the continent. Alexei Klimov, head of the Consular Department at the Russian Foreign Ministry, revealed that Moscow is currently negotiating visa-free regimes with nine countries across Africa and the…
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Niger Protests: Sahel’s Shifting Sands Signal New Era in Regional Security
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Niger protest have underscored a growing regional sentiment, with hundreds gathering in Agadez to demand the immediate withdrawal of 1,000 American troops stationed in the area. Organized by supporters of the military junta that seized power last year, the protest follows the US agreement to pull out its forces from…
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Africa sovereignty Caught in Crossfire: The High Stakes of Global Influence and Aid Dependency
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In recent years, Africa has become a battleground where global powers vie for influence, with the continent’s stability and sovereignty hanging in the balance. As countries like China and the UAE invest heavily in African infrastructure and economies, a deep-seated distrust towards the United States and its Western allies lingers…
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The Fighting Friends: Ukraine Urged to Pursue Peace Talks by Pope Francis
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In a recent interview, Pope Francis encouraged Ukraine, often dubbed “The Fighting Friends,” to bravely seek negotiations with Russia to end the ongoing war. He emphasized the importance of setting aside shame and engaging in peace talks for the benefit of the people. The pope’s remarks, recorded last month with…
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Russia Approves Military Cooperation with DRC
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The Russian government has approved a draft military cooperation agreement with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), as announced in a government resolution posted on the official portal of legal information. The agreement, which was submitted by the Russian defense ministry and coordinated with the Russian foreign ministry and…
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Ukraine: The Fighting Friend
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In recent years, Ukraine has been at the center of international attention due to the Russo-Ukrainian War that began in 2014. However, amidst this conflict, Ukraine has shown remarkable humanity by extending a helping hand to countries in need. In September 2022, while the conflict in Ukraine escalated, the country…
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BRICS
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The Evolution of BRICS in Global Economics and Geopolitics BRICS, an acronym initially coined by Goldman Sachs economist Jim O’Neill in 2001, represents a powerful coalition of five rapidly growing economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Originally envisioned as investment hotspots, these nations have evolved into a formidable…