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Africa: Russia and the Continent - South Africa, Russia Deepen Military Ties
DW, 23 January 2023
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov was in Pretoria on Monday for talks with one of Moscow's most important allies in Africa. The visit comes as South Africa prepares for joint naval… Read more »
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South Africa: Russia-Ukraine Conflict Should End Through Diplomacy - Minister Pandor
SAnews.gov.za, 23 January 2023
International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, has reiterated South Africa's position that the only path to peace is through diplomacy, dialogue and commitment… Read more »
Naval Drills, Ukraine War Focus of Russian Visit to South Africa
Foreign Affairs Minister Naledi Pandor has called for a diplomatic end to the Ukraine-Ruussia conflict following a visit by Russian Foreign Affairs Minister Sergey Lavrov. "Our sincere wish is that the conflict currently between Russia and Ukraine will soon be brought to a peaceful end through diplomacy and negotiation as we believe this is the desire of all of us around the globe," Pandor said.
This comes amid planned naval drills between South Africa, Russia and China off the east coast of South Africa from February 17 to February 26, 2023. The proposed military exercises have drawn criticism from official opposition party the Democratic Alliance, which accused the African National Congress of taking sides in the Ukraine-Russia conflict despite the ruling government's official neutral stance.
International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor (in yellow) meets Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on January 23, 2023.
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South Africa: SA's Navy Exercises Between China and Russia to Benefit Nations - Modise
SAnews.gov.za, 23 January 2023
Defence and Military Veterans Minister, Thandi Modise, says she is confident that the multinational maritime exercise between South Africa, Russia and China that will take place… Read more »
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Africa: Sergey Lavrov Back to Africa With a Vengeance
ISS, 20 January 2023
Barely six months after the Russian foreign minister's first African tour, two more trips are in the offing. Read more »
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South Africa: Opposition Slams Govt for Hosting Russian Warships Amid Ukraine War
VOA, 18 January 2023
South Africa plans to conduct joint military exercises with the Chinese and Russian navies off its east coast next month (February 17-26), despite the Kremlin's ongoing war on… Read more »
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