Daily news

21 February 2025

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Cameroonian Diaspora Congress: An Essential Vector For Cameroons Influence In Russia

[ © Eurasia Review ]

18 February 2025

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Top Russia, US officials to meet in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday

[ © The Jordan Times ]

13 February 2025

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Syrian FM says Russia, Iran have sent new govt positive indications

[ © Arab News ]

12 February 2025

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Iran-Russia Relations Enter New Phase, Says Envoy

[ © Eurasia Review ]

11 February 2025

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Moscow Ready to Contribute to Rebuilding Syria, Says Communication Channels Effective

[ © Asharq Al-Awsat ]

07 February 2025

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

A Russian spy ship caught fire off Syrias coast, officials say. Heres audio of its broadcasts

[ © Associated Press ]

05 February 2025

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Weapons, Fuel Deliveries From Russia, Iran Inflame Sudans Civil War

[ © Africa Defense Forum ]

04 February 2025

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Russia increasingly using disinformation in Africa

[ © Deutsche Welle ]

22 January 2025

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Xi and Putin hail tightening ties in call hours after Trump inauguration

[ © CNN World ]

21 January 2025

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Russia Offers Central African Republic Security Guarantee and Broader Economic Partnership

[ © Modern Diplomacy ]

20 January 2025

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Moscows Plans For Trade Corridor With Iran Faces Ever More Problems - Analysis

[ © Eurasia Review ]

17 January 2025

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Russias growing ties with Iran have shaped the war in Ukraine. A new treaty will raise the stakes for Trumps administration

[ © CNN ]

15 January 2025

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Ukraine: Les Africains en première ligne, les Russes restent au camp, confie un Camerounais envoyé au front

[ © Radio France Internationale ]

14 January 2025

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Syrians hope for a future without Russia, but it may not be easy

[ © BBC News ]

13 January 2025

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Russias influence in Africa may weaken after Assads fall

[ © Deutsche Welle ]

20 December 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Russians carry Ukrainian grain to Yemeni Houthis

[ © Ukragroconsult ]

19 December 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Several African governments unaware of young workers in Russian drone factories

[ © Voice Of America ]

17 December 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Syrie: ce que disent les images du retrait russe de la base de Hmeimim

[ © Radio France Internationale ]

16 December 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Russian Troops Remaining In Syria Lack Food, Water, Says Ukrainian Intelligence

[ © Eurasia Review ]

12 December 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Russian ships move from Syria base amid doubts over future

[ © BBC ]

11 December 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Cultural Telebridge Between Russia-Africa - OpEd

[ © Eurasia Review ]

10 December 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Kremlin Says to Discuss Russian Bases with Syrias New Rulers

[ © Asharq Al-Awsat ]

09 December 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Why Is Russia Expanding Its Military Presence In Libya?

[ © Eurasia Review ]

06 December 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Russias Wagner founder honoured with statue in Central African Republic

[ © Euro News ]

04 December 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

UAVs supplied by Iran and the UAE threaten to prolong Sudan conflict

[ © Defence Web ]

02 December 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Why Russias Africa propaganda warrior was sent home

[ © BBC News ]

27 November 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

22 November 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Transformer le bourreau russe en sauveur de Centrafricains: fabrique dune fausse nouvelle à Bouar

[ © Radio France Internationale ]

20 November 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Pourquoi la Russie saligne sur larmée du général Burhane au Soudan

[ © France 24 ]

20 November 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Rosatom affirms adherence to timeline of implementing Egypts Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant

Russia North-Africa Energy security

[ © Egypt Today ]

19 November 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Russia vetoes UN resolution calling for immediate cease-fire in Sudan

Russia Sahel Peace and Security

[ © Africa News ]

14 November 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Russia sends military instructors to Equatorial Guinea - reports

Gulf of Guinea Russia Cooperative security

[ © BBC ]

13 November 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Conférence Russie-Afrique: Nous sommes convenus de travailler à ce que les décisions mondiales ne se résument plus à un groupe de cinq pays

Russia Sahel Bilateral Cooperation

[ © Lefaso.net ]

11 November 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Russia-Africa Forum: Morocco says peace in Africa hinges on respect of territorial integrity of African countries

[ © The North Africa Post ]

08 November 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

UK sanctions Russia-backed Wagner group successor Africa Corps

Mercenary Group Russia Africa

[ © Radio France Internationale ]

06 November 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Australia spy chief says West faces new Russia, China, Iran, N Korea axis

Iran Russia China

[ © Al Jazeera ]

05 November 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Russia to launch Iranian private satellites in historic collaboration

Russia Space Iran

[ © Albawaba ]

04 November 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Niger signs deal with Russian firm for 3 satellites

Russia Sahel Space

[ © Xinhua ]

29 October 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Is Russian influence in Bangui disguised as culture?

Russia Africa Culture

[ © Deutsche Welle ]

28 October 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

The Russian Wagner Group: A powerful actor in Africa

Mercenary Group Russia Africa

[ © Deutsche Welle ]

Ukrainian special forces in Sudan operating against Russian mercenaries

Counter terrorism Mercenary Group Russia

[ © The Guardian ]

24 October 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Sommet des Brics: quand Poutine tente une recette anti-Occident

Extremism Russia Policy

[ © Jeune Afrique ]

23 October 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Egypt makes 1st participation in BRICS Summit as member

North-Africa Russia

[ © Egypt Today ]

22 October 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Sommet des Brics à Kazan: Vladimir Poutine veut montrer que la Russie nest pas isolée

Russia Arabian Peninsula Policy

[ © France 24 ]

21 October 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Tensions entre Wagner et larmée malienne: vers un changement de stratégie?

Mercenary Group Russia Sahel

[ © Jeune Afrique ]

17 October 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Mali: comment Wagner a intensifié ses opérations dans la commune de Nampala

Mercenary Group Sahel Russia

[ © Radio France Internationale ]

Industrial Scale Foreign Disinformation Campaigns Fuel Anger, Confusion

Africa Russia Peace and Security

[ © Africa Defense Forum ]

16 October 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Russias Influence In Africa: The Role Of The Russian Orthodox Church

Africa Russia Policy

[ © Eurasia review ]

15 October 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Influence en Afrique. African Dawn, le jeu vidéo russe qui met en scène un récit antioccidental

Radicalisation Russia Sub-Saharan Africa

[ © Courrier International ]

11 October 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Africans recruited to work in Russia say they were duped into building drones for use in Ukraine

Russia Africa Youth

[ © Arab News ]

09 October 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

African Initiative, a New Russian Media Outlet, Promotes Disinformation

Russia Mercenary Group

[ © Africa Defense Forum ]

08 October 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Putin to meet Iran president Friday in Turkmenistan

[ © Voice of America ]

03 October 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Les tirailleurs de Poutine : Les Centrafricains constituent lun des principaux contingents africains de larmée russe

Africa Mercenary Group Russia

[ © Jeune Afrique ]

27 September 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Russia in weapon transfer talks with Yemens Houthis: US envoy to AFP

[ © Ahram Online ]

24 September 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Tchad: deux influenceurs politiques russes interpellés à laéroport de Ndjamena

Sahel Russia Mercenary Group

[ © Radio France Internationale ]

18 September 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

With China and Russias Support, Africa Scrambles for Seats at United Nations

China Russia Africa

[ © Modern Diplomacy ]

11 September 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

The US-Russia battle for influence in Africa plays out in Central African Republic

Sub-Saharan Africa Russia Mercenary Group

[ © Associated Press ]

10 September 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

EU says it received credible reports that Iran sent ballistic missiles to Russia

Iran Russia Proliferation of weapons

[ © France 24 ]

04 September 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Europeans Expect Iranian Missiles to Arrive in Russia Soon

Iran Russia Proliferation of weapons

[ © Asharq Al-Awsat ]

03 September 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Au Niger, bientôt des rendez-vous rue Poutine?

Sub-Saharan Africa Russia Radicalisation

[ © Jeune Afrique ]

30 August 2024

AFRICA

Mali is still unsafe under the military: why it hasnt made progress against rebels and terrorists

Sahel Russia Terrorism

[ © Defence Web ]

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Burkina Faso: une partie des paramilitaires russes de la Brigade Bear quitte le pays

[ © Radio France Internationale ]

Senegalese FM visits Russia, seeks to improve bilateral relations

West-Africa Russia

[ © Africa News ]

29 August 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Rosatom aims for 30% completion rate at Dabaa Nuclear Plant in Egypt

Africa Russia Energy security

[ © Egypt Today ]

28 August 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

With Bear Brigade, Russia Boosts Brutal Sahel Footprint

[ © Africa Defense Forum ]

13 August 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Iran shows long-range drones at Russian event, state news reports

Iran Russia New Technology

[ © Voice Of America ]

Arrest of Russian in Chad Lifts Veil on Continental Influence Operation

[ © Africa Defence Forum ]

12 August 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Palestinian president to visit Russia on Monday

Russia Radicalisation

[ © Al Arabiya News ]

06 August 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Putin ally holds talks in Iran as Middle East teeters on brink of wider war

Russia Iran Radicalisation

[ © Voice of America ]

05 August 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Russia cancelled arms delivery to Yemens Houthis after Saudi, US pressure

Arabian Peninsula Russia Proliferation of weapons

[ © Middle East Monitor ]

22 July 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Russia-Africa Cooperation: Current Outlook And Future Perspectives

Africa Russia Bilateral Cooperation

[ © Eurasia Review ]

10 July 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Using Threats and False Promises, Russia Sends Africans to Fight in Ukraine

[ © Africa Defense Forum ]

BRICS expansion: A warning to the US, but not a new Cold War

China Russia Africa

[ © Al Jazeera ]

04 July 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Russia is increasingly conducting brainwashing attacks in Africa

Russia New Technology Radicalisation

[ © PropaStop ]

Réforme du Conseil de sécurité: nouveau clin doeil russe à lAfrique

Russia Radicalisation

[ © Jeune Afrique ]

26 June 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

How Ukraine is combating Russias influence in Africa

Africa Russia Policy

[ © Deutsche Welle ]

Report: Kremlin Seeks to Use Libya as Base to Spread Russian Colonialism

Russia North-Africa Mercenary Group

[ © Africa Defense Forum ]

24 June 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

A year after mutiny, Kremlin controls Wagner remnants

Russia Mercenary Group Africa

[ © BBC News ]

20 June 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Emmerson Mnangagwa tend la main à la Russie, et joue avec le feu

Russia Radicalisation Sub-Saharan Africa

[ © Jeune Afrique ]

14 June 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Vladimir Poutine aussi a ses Jeux

[ © Jeune Afrique ]

12 June 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Moscow and Cairo highlight growing role of BRICS

North-Africa Russia

[ © Malaysia Sun ]

11 June 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Russias new co-operation pact with Iran suspended

Iran Russia Bilateral Cooperation

[ © Alarabiya News ]

06 June 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Sudan army set to give Russia Red Sea base in exchange for arms

Russia Red Sea Horn of Africa

[ © The National ]

Chinese nationals ran cybercrime syndicate from Zambia

Russia Africa Cybersecurity

[ © BBC News ]

Africa Corps, le groupe paramilitaire russe dans les pas de Wagner en Afrique?

Africa Russia Organised Crime

[ © Radio France Internationale ]

05 June 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Bribery Charges Reveal Russias Expanding African Legion in Libya

Russia North-Africa Mercenary Group

[ © Africa Defense Forum ]

04 June 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Russia Accused Of Flooding Libya With Counterfeit Currency

Russia North-Africa Economy

[ © Eurasia Review ]

03 June 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Le chef de la diplomatie russe Serguei Lavrov au Congo-Brazzaville pour évoquer la crise libyenne

Russia Africa Policy

[ © Radio France Internationale ]

Wagner boss killed in plane crash or assassinated?

Russia Mercenary Group Africa

[ © Middle East Online ]

29 May 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Russia Accused Of Flooding Libya With Counterfeit Currency

Russia North-Africa Economy

[ © Africa Defense Forum ]

28 May 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

Hezbollah plans use of Russian-Iranian missile to down Israeli aircraft - report

Hezbollah Russia Iran

[ © The Jerusalem Post ]

TRANSNATIONAL

27 May 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Russia, Mali launch construction of largest solar plant in West Africa

Russia Sahel infrastructure

[ © Almayadeen ]

21 May 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

More control, less deniability: what next for Russia in Africa after Wagner?

Africa Russia Mercenary Group

[ © The Guardian ]

08 May 2024

AFRICA

More Wagner Atrocities Reported In Mali

Mercenary Group Sahel Russia

[ © Africa Defense Forum ]

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

US, Russia Lock Horns In Niger - OpEd

Russia Africa Crisis management

[ © Eurasia Review ]

07 May 2024

AFRICA

Niger: arrivée à Niamey de nouveaux instructeurs et de matériel militaires russes

Russia Gulf of Guinea Radicalisation

[ © Le Monde ]

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

03 May 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Russian troops enter base housing US military in Niger, US official says

Gulf of Guinea Russia Radicalisation

[ © Teh East African ]

02 May 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Syrians accuse Russia of hitting hospital in new complaint filed with UN rights committee

Syria Russia Human Rights

[ © Arab News ]

17 April 2024

AFRICA

Friend or foe: Where does Africa stand on Russia?

Africa Russia Policy

[ © Deutsche Welle ]

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Wagner Group Post-Prigozhin: New Name, Business As Usual

Mercenary Group Russia MENA

[ © Eurasia Review ]

12 April 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Russia expands diesel exports to Sudan amidst EU embargo

Russia Africa Trade

[ © Africa News ]

11 April 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Burkina-Russie: Ces deux derniers mois, nous sommes allés du simple au quadruple en matière de coopération militaire, ambassadeur Ludovic Tapsoba

Russia Sub-Saharan Africa Radicalisation

[ © Le Faso ]

10 April 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Russia Tightens Control of Malian Gold

Sahel Russia Natural resources

[ © Africa Defense Forum ]

04 April 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Former rebels in Central African Republic disarm but face few options. Wagner is one of them

Mercenary Group Sub-Saharan Africa Russia

[ © Associated Press ]

03 April 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Russia Flooding Africa With Disinformation

Russia Cybersecurity Extremism

[ © Africa Defense Forum ]

29 March 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Dans lattente du retrait des Américains, les autorités nigériennes poursuivent leur rapprochement avec Moscou

Russia Sub-Saharan Africa Radicalisation

[ © Radio France Internationale ]

28 March 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Putin discusses security cooperation with West, Central African leaders

Mercenary Group Russia Extremism

[ © The East African ]

27 March 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Burkina-Faso, Russie-Centrale nucléaire: Nous pensons pouvoir démarrer le processus de construction, au plus tard en 2025

Energy security Natural resources Russia

[ © Le Faso ]

26 March 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Russian, Chinese ships assured safe passage in Red Sea, Houthis claim

China Russia Terrorism

[ © Arab News ]

20 March 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Did Russia, Iran provoke Niger walkout from US military pact?

Russia Iran Sub-Saharan Africa

[ © Al Jazeera ]

28 February 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Russia Flooding Burkina Faso With Disinformation

Russia Sub-Saharan Africa Radicalisation

[ © Africa Defense Forum ]

23 February 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Washington warns Tehran of a severe response if it provides ballistic missiles to Russia

Iran Russia Proliferation of weapons

[ © Shafaq News ]

Burkina Faso Opens Door for Russias Africa Corps

Sahel Russia Bilateral Cooperation

[ © Africa Defense Forum ]

23 February 2024

AFRICA

Russia angers Guineas junta after government dissolved

Russia West-Africa Policy

[ © BBC News ]

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

22 February 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Iran Sends Russia Hundreds of Ballistic Missiles, Sources Say

Russia Proliferation of weapons Iran

[ © Asharq Al-Awsat ]

21 February 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Eleven Ukraine children returned from Russia

Children Russia Bilateral Cooperation

[ © Arab News ]

14 February 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Russias Dangerous New Friends

Russia Radicalisation Iran

[ © Foreign Affairs ]

07 February 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

05 February 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

With all eyes on crisis in the Middle East - Russias Wagner mercenaries are returning outflank the West in Africa

Russia Africa Organised Crime

[ © The Independent ]

02 February 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Washington seeks deeper ties to Africa as Russian and Chinese influence abounds

China Russia Africa

[ © The National ]

01 February 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Egypt participates in BRICS countries meeting in Moscow

North-Africa Russia Economy

[ © Ahramonline ]

01 February 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

La perspective dun déploiement de militaires russes au Niger divise la junte

Russia Sahel Mercenary Group

[ © Radio France Internationale ]

31 January 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Niger and Russia are forming military ties: 3 ways this could upset old allies

Cooperative security Russia Sahel

[ © Defence Web ]

19 January 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

US Sanctions UAE Shipping Firm for Violating Russian Crude Oil Price Cap

Trade Gulf Region Russia

[ © Voice Of America ]

18 January 2024

AFRICA

La Russie et le Niger vont intensifier leur coopération militaire

Russia Sub-Saharan Africa Bilateral Cooperation

[ © Le Monde ]

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

17 January 2024

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

With New Name, Same Russian Mercenaries Plague Africa

Mercenary Group Russia Africa

[ © Africa Defense Forum ]

27 December 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Deadly Christmas in Syrias Idlib after Russian attack kills five in family

Russia Syria Human Rights

[ © Al Jazeera ]

12 December 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

EU imposes fresh sanctions over Russias use of Iranian drones in Ukraine war

Economy Russia Iran

[ © United Press International ]

06 December 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

La Libye, axe central dans le dispositif russe en Afrique

Africa Russia Cooperative security

[ © Radio France Internationale ]

27 November 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Battle for Influence Rages in Heart of Wagners Operations in Africa

Africa Organised Crime Russia

[ © The New York Times ]

22 November 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

The White House says its concerned Iran may provide ballistic missiles to Russia for use in Ukraine

Proliferation of weapons Iran Russia

[ © El Pais ]

13 November 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

How Russias Redut PMC forced rival Wagner to withdraw from Syria

[ © Al Monitor ]

Saudi Arabia, Russia to extend cut in oil production of one million barrels a day

Russia Natural resources Arabian Peninsula

[ © Africa News ]

30 October 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Mob storms Dagestan airport in search of Jewish passengers from Israel

Israel Russia Crisis management

[ © The Guardian ]

20 October 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Russias Lavrov warns Israel-Gaza war could spark regional crisis

Russia Israel Crisis management

[ © Al Jazeera ]

13 October 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Saudi Arabia calls for all-encompassing boost in Russia trade

Russia Arabian Peninsula Trade

[ © The Cradle News ]

Russia to continue work in CAR, Wagner business separate: Kremlin

Africa Russia Mercenary Group

[ © Aljazeera ]

13 October 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Burkina Faso: Construction dune centrale nucléaire par la Russie

Sahel Russia infrastructure

[ © Sahel Intelligence ]

29 September 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Putins talks with the head of South Sudan

Russia Africa Bilateral Cooperation

[ © Africa News ]

28 September 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Egypt: President El-Sisi Receives Russias Security Council Secretary

Africa Russia Bilateral Cooperation

[ © Africa Newsroom ]

27 September 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Russia Exploiting Niger Coup on Social Media

Russia Sahel Cybersecurity

[ © Africa Defense Forum ]

26 September 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Iraqi PM May Visit Russia Before US Trip

Gulf Region Russia Policy

[ © Asharq Al-Awsat ]

25 September 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Wagner forces have not withdrawn from Africa in meaningful numbers, defense official says

Mercenary Group Africa Russia

[ © CNN ]

22 September 2023

AFRICA

Africas coup epidemic: Has democracy failed the continent?

Extremism Russia Mercenary Group

[ © Al Jazeera ]

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

21 September 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Russian defense minister inspects IRGC drones and missiles during Iran visit

Russia Iran Cooperative security

[ © Alarabiya News ]

20 September 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

US Announces More Sanctions on Irans Drone Program

Iran Proliferation of weapons Russia

[ © Voice of America ]

TRANSNATIONAL

Russias defense chief says ties with Iran reached new heights

Iran Russia Bilateral Cooperation

[ © Al Arabiya ]

12 September 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Putin says Russia-China ties at unprecedented historical level: RIA

China Russia Bilateral Cooperation

[ © Alarabiya News ]

11 September 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

Israeli Spy Chief Says Irans Attempts To Supply Russia With Missiles Foiled

Iran Proliferation of weapons Russia

[ © Eurasia Review ]

TRANSNATIONAL

07 September 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Western officials visit UAE in efforts to halt exports to Russia: Report

Arabian Peninsula Russia Policy

[ © Al Jazeera ]

07 September 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Moscow, Riyadh hail high level of cooperation by OPEC+ oil producers

Economy Energy security Russia

[ © Middle East Online ]

06 September 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

In Eritrea, China and Russia Seek Red Sea Dominance

Horn of Africa China Russia

[ © Africa Defense Forum ]

06 September 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Petrol prices expected to rise as oil cost climbs above $90 a barre

Russia MENA Trade Economy

[ © The Guardian ]

05 September 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Guerre en Ukraine: Moscou va donner des céréales à six pays africains

Russia Trade Africa

[ © TV5 Monde ]

04 September 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Russia attacks Ukraine grain port ahead of Putin-Erdogan talks

Russia Humanitarian Aid Trade

[ © Al Jazeera ]

01 September 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Russia denies causing hunger in Africa

Africa Russia Natural resources

[ © Middle East Online ]

31 August 2023

AFRICA

Mali: au Conseil de sécurité de lONU, la Russie met son veto à la poursuite de sanctions

Sahel Russia Policy

[ © Le Monde ]

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

30 August 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

30 August 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Closed funeral for Wagner mercenary boss Prigozhin after unexplained plane crash

Russia Organised Crime

[ © The Irish Times ]

30 August 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

Russians suspected of spying for Israel now in hands of Lebanese prosecutors

Russia Lebanon Israel

[ © The National ]

TRANSNATIONAL

28 August 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Russia: Military Relations with Iran will Not be Subject to Pressure

Russia Iran Bilateral Cooperation

[ © Asharq Al-Awsat ]

25 August 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

FACTBOX - Wagners global operations: War, oil and gold

Natural resources Mercenary Group Russia

[ © Middle East Monitor ]

25 August 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Iran and Saudi Arabia are among six nations set to join China and Russia in the BRICS economic bloc

China Russia Iran

[ © El Pais ]

24 August 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

22 August 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Russias Military Industry Forecast 2023-2025

Russia Proliferation of weapons Trade

[ © Foreign Policy Research Institute ]

Dueling Tours for Influence as Ukraine War Scrambles Alliances

Policy Russia Iran

[ © The New York Times ]

22 August 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

BRICS club boom: What to expect in Johannesburg

Africa China Russia

[ © Deutsche Welle ]

22 August 2023

AFRICA

Wagner group chief Prigozhin posts first video since mutiny against Russia, hints hes in Africa

Sahel Mercenary Group Russia

[ © ABC News ]

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

21 August 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Analysis: A BRICS no-show speaks volumes about Putins shrinking horizons

China Africa Russia

[ © CNN News ]

18 August 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

First ship to use Ukraines Black Sea corridor arrives in Istanbul

Maritime Security Russia

[ © The Jerusalem Post ]

18 August 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

17 August 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Coup in Niger Upends U.S. Terrorism Fight and Could Open a Door for Russia

Counter terrorism Sub-Saharan Africa Russia

[ © The New York Times ]

16 August 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

11 August 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

À Pretoria, lIran espère le soutien de lAfrique du Sud pour ladhésion aux Brics

Iran Russia Policy

[ © Radio France Internationale ]

09 August 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

UK sanctions target Iranian drone maker, foreign suppliers to Russian military

Iran Proliferation of weapons Russia

[ © Al Arabiya ]

09 August 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

Iran holds meeting with BRICS members ahead of South Africa summit

Iran Russia Economy

[ © Al Mayadeen ]

TRANSNATIONAL

09 August 2023

AFRICA

Niger coup: Wagner taking advantage of instability - Antony Blinken

Sub-Saharan Africa Mercenary Group Russia

[ © BBC News ]

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

08 August 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Saudi-hosted meeting on Ukraine ends with no concrete decision

Cooperative security Crisis management Russia

[ © Middle East Online ]

03 August 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Russian drone attacks 40,000 tons of Ukrainian grain destined for Israel

Russia Israel Crisis management

[ © The Jerusalem Post ]

02 August 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Algerias military chief in Russia

North-Africa Russia Bilateral Cooperation

[ © Middle East Online ]

01 August 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

Israeli vessel breaks through Moscows Black Sea grain blockade

Maritime Security Russia Israel

[ © The Jerusalem Post ]

TRANSNATIONAL

28 July 2023

AFRICA

Fact check: Russias influence on Africa

Africa Russia Policy

[ © Deutsche Welle ]

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Prigozhin: Wagner boss spotted in Russia during Africa summit

Africa Mercenary Group Russia

[ © BBC News ]

28 July 2023

AFRICA

Sommet Russie-Afrique: la présence du président camerounais Paul Biya étonne

Russia Africa Peace and Security

[ © Radio France Internationale ]

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

27 July 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Russia to pitch deeper ties at second summit with African leaders

Russia Africa Bilateral Cooperation

[ © The East African ]

25 July 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Russian manufacturer to supply engines for El Dabaa NPP in Egypt

infrastructure Russia North-Africa

[ © Almayadeen ]

24 July 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Somalia, Russia agree to boost bilateral relations

Horn of Africa Russia Bilateral Cooperation

[ © Halbeeg News ]

24 July 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Russia drone strike destroys grain hangar in Ukraines Odesa: Kyiv

Russia Humanitarian Aid Crisis management

[ © Alarabiya News ]

21 July 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Iran: EU adopts new restrictive measures for military support to Syria and Russias war of aggression against Ukraine

[ © European Council ]

20 July 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Russia warns ships traveling to Ukraine considered part of war

Russia Maritime Security

[ © Aljazeera ]

19 July 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Eritreas Growing Ties With China And Russia Highlight Americas Inadequate Approach In East Africa

China Russia Horn of Africa

[ © Eurasia Review ]

18 July 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Moscow Halts Grain Deal in What UN Calls a Global Blow to People in Need

Russia Crisis management Maritime Security

[ © Asharq Al-Awsat ]

17 July 2023

AFRICA

Influences russes en Afrique: de lhéritage soviétique aux réseaux sociaux, comment la Russie sest implantée en Afrique

Russia Africa Mercenary Group

[ © Radio France Internationale ]

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

13 July 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Decoding Wagners Challenge To Putin

Russia Mercenary Group Policy

[ © Eurasia Review ]

12 July 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

Cross-border aid to Syria blocked in act of utter cruelty by Russia at UN vote

Russia Syria Humanitarian Aid

[ © The Guardian ]

TRANSNATIONAL

11 July 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Lavrov says Russia, Gulf Council able to promote mutually beneficial partnership

Gulf Region Russia Economy

[ © Middle East Monitor ]

10 July 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 502 of the invasion

Russia Crisis management

[ © The Guardian ]

06 July 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Israeli-Russian academic being held by militia in Iraq, Netanyahu says

Israel Russia Hezbollah

[ © Arab News ]

05 July 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Russia sees no basis to renew Black Sea grain deal: Foreign ministry

Russia Maritime Security Natural resources

[ © Al Arabiya News ]

04 July 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

03 July 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Russia reduces number of missile carriers in Black Sea Fleet to only two

Russia Crisis management

[ © Alarabiya News ]

30 June 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Wagner vs. Russias Defense Ministry in the Middle East

Russia Mercenary Group Middle East

[ © The Washington Institute ]

29 June 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

27 June 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Wagner group mercenaries in Africa: why there hasnt been any effective opposition to drive them out

Africa Mercenary Group Russia

[ © The Conversation ]

26 June 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

Iran says developments in Russia internal matter amid Wagner rebellion

Iran Policy Russia

[ © Middle East Monitor ]

TRANSNATIONAL

23 June 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Tracking Russian Interference to Derail Democracy in Africa

Russia Peace and Security Mercenary Group

[ © Africa Center For Strategic Studies ]

20 June 2023

AFRICA

MIDDLE EAST

TRANSNATIONAL

Russia says regional free trade pact with Iran possible by year-end

Russia Iran Bilateral Cooperation

[ © Middle East Online ]

Subscribe to our newsletter

Receive updates on publications, events and activities.

Follow us on social

Job Opportunities

Development of peaceful and friendly international relations...Promoting conditions of stability and well-being.

Art.2 NATO Chart

© NATO Strategic Direction South HUB | All Rights Reserved | Powered by The eForum Factory.

[ Sitemap | Disclaimer | ]