Relations between Russia and African States and the Situation around Ukraine

Relations between Russia and African States and the Situation around Ukraine

Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine which began on February 24, 2022, has dramatically changed the global political map like no other military conflict in the 21st century has. It made all of the world powers re-define their attitude to Moscow as one of the major military, political and power poles of today’s world. The…

After the Fiasco in Africa, Macron “Improves” His Image via Ukraine

After the Fiasco in Africa, Macron “Improves” His Image via Ukraine

The President of France, amidst the failures of his policy in Africa, after just taking up the rotating post of President of the European Union, tried without much success to “restart” relations with the Dark Continent, in particular through strengthening the EU’s ties with the African Union. However, in reality, apart from declarative appeals, he has…

Africa Supports Russia’s Operation in Ukraine and Advocates a Revival of the Non-Aligned Movement

Africa Supports Russia’s Operation in Ukraine and Advocates a Revival of the Non-Aligned Movement

The events in Ukraine and Russia’s actions there are perceived differently around the world. While some countries, under Washington’s onslaught, impose sanctions against Russia overits operation in Ukraine, others are strengthening relations with Moscow, or at least maintaining the status quo. While the Western world, influenced by the Russophobic policies of Washington and its allies,…

Africa Supports Russia’s Operation in Ukraine and Advocates a Revival of the Non-Aligned Movement

Africa Supports Russia’s Operation in Ukraine and Advocates a Revival of the Non-Aligned Movement

The events in Ukraine and Russia’s actions there are perceived differently around the world. While some countries, under Washington’s onslaught, impose sanctions against Russia overits operation in Ukraine, others are strengthening relations with Moscow, or at least maintaining the status quo. While the Western world, influenced by the Russophobic policies of Washington and its allies,…

The Russians Are Coming. Even in Africa, Moscow Beats a Path

The Russians Are Coming. Even in Africa, Moscow Beats a Path

For those countries who don’t think they have a good deal from the EU, their regimes might well consider working more closely with the Russians. And the cheers from the crowds seeing off the expelled French ambassador must be seen for what Europeans are. The chicken or the egg? Did the Mali military junta’s decision…