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Africa: Vladimir Putin to Woo Leaders At First Russia-Africa Summit
Daily Maverick, 23 October 2019
Moscow is playing catch-up with the likes of China, Japan and the EU, which have been meeting Africa at the continental level for many years. Read more »
African Leaders Arrive in Sochi for First Summit with Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin will launch a big catch-up bid for influence, commercial opportunities and co-operation in Africa at the first Russia-Africa summit which takes place in Sochi on the Black Sea from Thursday October 24, 2019. The Kremlin announced on Monday that 43 of the continent's 55 heads of state or government were expected to attend the summit, writes Peter Fabricius in the Daily Maverick.
Ghana's President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is given a traditional welcome at Sochi International Airport as he arrives to take part in the 2019 Russia-Africa Summit on October 22, 2019.
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Africa: Russia Seeks Stronger, More Positive Ties to Africa at Sochi Summit
VOA, 23 October 2019
Dozens of African officials and business leaders will gather in Sochi, Russia, this week for a two-day summit designed to bolster relations between the Russian Federation and all… Read more »
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Africa: The Sochi Summit and the Pride of Africa
New Dawn, 21 October 2019
After nearly three decades of extremely low political, economic and cultural engagement, Russia is indeed returning to Africa. For obvious reasons, Russia's relations with Africa… Read more »
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Africa: Another Colonialism? - Real Reasons African Leaders Travel to Russia
Vanguard, 22 October 2019
The president of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Sochi, Russia after his announced departure yesterday (Monday, October 21) ahead of Russia-Africa summit scheduled to hold… Read more »
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Africa: Russia Rejects 'Latecomer' Tag As It Seeks Role in Big Four
Nation, 20 October 2019
Ahead of the Russia-Africa Summit in Sochi on October 23-24, Russia's ambassador to Kenya, Dmitri Maksimychev, spoke to Aggrey Mutambo on a range of issues Read more »
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Nigeria: 250 Nigerian Businesses for Africa Economic Forum in Russia
Vanguard, 22 October 2019
The Presidency says about 250 Nigerian business interests will participate in the African Business Forum, which will bring together African and Russian business leaders in Sochi,… Read more »
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Africa: Kagame in Sochi for Russia-Africa Summit
New Times, 22 October 2019
President Paul Kagame is in the Russian city of Sochi to attend the inaugural Russia-Africa summit, a two-day conference at which many African Heads of State are invited. Read more »
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Africa: Buhari Arrives Ahead of Russia-Africa Economic Summit
Daily Trust, 22 October 2019
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday evening arrived Sochi, Russia, ahead of Russia - Africa Economic Forum fixed for between Oct. 23 and Oct. 25. Read more »
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Africa: President Leaves for Russia-Africa Summit
SAnews.gov.za, 22 October 2019
President Cyril Ramaphosa is headed to Russia where he will lead a South African delegation to the first Russia-Africa Summit in Sochi. Read more »
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Malawi: Malawi to Get 'No Strings Attached' Russia Support
Nyasa Times, 22 October 2019
Malawi will be among other African countries who will be given Russian aid to prop up its finances but unlike the European Union (EU) and International Monetray Fund (IMF) bail-out… Read more »
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Angola: Head of State Leaves for Russia
ANGOP, 22 October 2019
The Angolan Head State, João Lourenço, left the country's capital this Tuesday morning, en route for the Russian Federation, to participate in the first Russia-Africa… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Russia-Africa Summit Will Unlock Opportunities
The Herald, 18 October 2019
The Russia-Africa Summit to be held next week will help cement strong ties between Zimbabwe and Russia and is a step in the right direction in aiding the African country's economic… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: 'Sochi Summit Breaks New Ground'
The Herald, 19 October 2019
Zimbabwe and Russia enjoy cordial and diplomatic relations that date back to the liberation struggle. Next week, Russia is hosting the inaugural Russia-Africa Summit and Economic… Read more »
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Africa: Sochi is Continent's Chance to Play Smart Partner
East African, 19 October 2019
Dozens of African leaders are expected in the Russian resort city of Sochi next week where they will be attending the inaugural Russia-Africa Summit. Read more »
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Sudan: Sudan to Take Part in Russia-Africa Summit in Sochi
SNA, 20 October 2019
Sudan will participate in sessions of the Russian -African Summit, set to take place in Sochi October 23-24 by a high-level delegation to be led by Lt. Gen. Abdul-Fattah Al-Burhan… Read more »
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Tanzania: PM Kassim Majaliwa to Represent President Magufuli in Russia-Africa Summit
Citizen, 20 October 2019
The Prime Minister of the United Republic of Tanzania Kassim Majaliwa is expected to departure on Sunday, October 20, 2019 to Russia to represent President John Magufuli in the… Read more »
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Mikhail Fateev, head of Food and Agriculture at the Russia-South Africa Business Council, has urged South African companies to deepen their relations with their Russian ... Read more »
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AllAfrica's Juanita Williams was in Moscow for the Afreximbank meetings - one of the preludes to the October 24 Russia-Africa Summit in Sochi, co-chaired Read more »
