Russia Tries to Reset Relations with Africa

 Opinion Nigeria posted on 17 July 2023 a commentary titled "Russia Shaping Its Future Partnership with Africa" by Kester Kenn Klomegah.  

The author reviews Russia-Africa relations in the runup to the Russia-Africa Summit in St. Petersburg later this month.  He concludes that "Russia's influence in Africa, despite efforts towards resuscitation remains marginal."

Impact of Putin's War on Africa: Perspective from Turkey

 Turkey's Daily Sabah published on 7 March 2022 a commentary titled "Repercussion of the Russia-Ukraine War for Africa" by Ismail Numan Telci, Sakarya University in Turkey.

The author concluded that the greatest impact on Africa of Russia's invasion of Ukraine will be increased food insecurity and higher energy prices.  

What Is Russia Up to in Africa?

World Politics Review published on 2 May 2019 a commentary titled "What Is Russia Up to Across Africa?" by Frida Ghitis, a world affairs columnist.

The author concluded that Russia continues to intensify its push for stronger relations across Africa and expects its investment in Madagascar will pay off. The Russia-Africa summit in October at Sochi is a key development in the relationship.

Russia-Africa Business Ties

Pambazuka News published on 21 July 2016 an article titled "Yekaterinburg Forum: One Step Aims at Bolstering Russia-African Business" by Kester Kenn Klomegah, an independent researcher.

The author reports that Russian companies are interested in projects focusing on mineral extraction, the energy sector, construction of large manufacturing facilities, human resources training, healthcare development, agriculture and food security, cooperation in digital technology and communications.