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Survivors on crashed Azerbaijani plane say they heard bangs before it went down
Reuters  |  Dec 28, 2024

The crash has underscored the risks to civil aviation even when aircraft are flying hundreds of miles from a war zone, especially when a major drone w...

Relief for Somalia as Russia announces cancellation of $48.1 million debt
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Dec 21, 2024

With international cooperation and a commitment to reforms, Somalia is poised to rebuild its economy and improve the lives of its citizens.

World reaction to end of Assad rule in Syria
Reuters  |  Dec 08, 2024

Saudi Arabia has been communicating with all regional actors on Syria and is determined to do what is possible to avoid a chaotic outcome for the coun...

At least seven Russian Wagner mercenaries killed in Mali attack
Reuters  |  Nov 23, 2024

A video seen by Reuters showed bodies of at least five white men in army fatigues lying around a military vehicle following an attack.

Russia vetoes UN Security Council action on Sudan war
Reuters  |  Nov 19, 2024

The draft resolution called on the parties to the conflict to "immediately cease hostilities and engage, in good faith, in dialogue to agree steps to...

Russian power creeps across West Africa with Equatorial Guinea mission
Reuters  |  Nov 12, 2024

The sources said the Russians were training elite guards in the two main cities of the tiny oil-exporting country of 1.7 million people, where U.S. en...

Russia's President Putin offers African countries ‘total support’
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Nov 10, 2024

The conference presents another opportunity for Russia to promote its vision of a "multipolar world" — a month after it hosted a BRICS summit of major...

Russian navy frigate arrives in Tunisia's port of Bizerte, TASS reports
Reuters  |  Oct 29, 2024

"The main purpose of the visit is the participation of Russian sailors in commemorative events," TASS said.

Plane downed in Darfur with suspected Russian crew was supplying army, rivals say
Reuters  |  Oct 23, 2024

Officials from the RSF shared footage showing its troops standing around the burning wreckage of the plane which they said they had shot down in al-Ma...

Russia seeks more control over global food prices with BRICS grain exchange
Reuters  |  Oct 19, 2024

President Vladimir Putin wants to build up BRICS as a counterweight to the West in global politics and trade.

Kenya to benchmark for agribusiness skills at a global forum in Russia
Alfred Onyango  |  Sep 18, 2024

The summit will host countries across the globe that depend on agriculture to spur their economic growth from October 23 to 25, 2024 in Sochi, Russia....

Nigeria detains tailors who made Russian flags for anti-government protests
Reuters  |  Aug 06, 2024

Hundreds of thousands of Nigerians have been protesting since August 1 against Tinubu's painful economic reforms that have seen a partial end to petro...

Real Madrid strike late to win 15th European title
Rama Mohammed  |  Jun 02, 2024

Borussia Dortmund were made to pay for their first half missed chances by a clinical Real Madrid

Ruto US visit: A new era of diplomacy?
DW News  |  May 25, 2024

While it seeks to maintain strong ties with the US, Kenya also engages with China and Russia, particularly with regard to business.

Hummels on target as Dortmund knock PSG out to reach final
Reuters  |  May 08, 2024

Borussia Dortmund will meet either Real Madrid or Bayern Munich who clash in the other semifinal on Wednesday evening

Russia's Vladimir Putin sworn in as president for a fifth term
Reuters  |  May 07, 2024

Putin's new six-year term will see him overtake Josef Stalin and become Russia's longest-serving leader for more than 200 years if he completes it.

EAC boss Peter Mathuki vetted for Moscow job
Amina Wako  |  Apr 08, 2024

Mathuki's vetting did not touch on corruption allegations raised by regional parliamentarians last March, which he has denied.

Russia’s Pacific Fleet frigate reaches Port of Massawa in Eritrea
Foreign Reporter  |  Mar 30, 2024

Over the past decade, the bilateral relationship between Eritrea and Russia has grown stronger.

Putin declares national day of mourning as death toll in Moscow attack hits 115
Amina Wako  |  Mar 23, 2024

Camouflaged gunmen opened fire at the packed Crocus City Hall in Moscow's northern suburb of Krasnogorsk on Friday evening, ahead of a concert by Sovi...

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