The US Department of Homeland Security has deported eight illegal immigrants from six different countries to South Sudan, according to a press release from the department. Among those sent to South Sudan were two citizens of Cuba, a Laotian migrant, a Mexican national, two citizens of Myanmar, a Vietnamese, and a South Sudanese. They were acc...

 Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has arrived in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro to participate in the BRICS summit, according to TASS. Lavrov is leading the Russian delegation at the event. His agenda includes participating in the work of the association's multilateral structures, and he is expected to hold several bilateral meetin...

On June 25, Niger's Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance, Ali Mahaman Lamin Zeine, held a meeting with the Acting Chargé d'Affaires of the European Union, Olavi Vojonmaa, as reported by the Niger Press Agency (ANP). Vojonmaa stated to journalists after the audience that the meeting offered him a chance "to introduce himself as the Act...

 Angola and Ivory Coast have signed a cooperation agreement on civil aviation in Luanda, establishing a legal foundation for international air travel between the two countries. According to Angop, citing Angolan Transport Minister Ricardo D'Abreu, direct flights are expected to start as early as August. "We plan to swiftly implement this agree...

 Mali's leader Assimi Goita met with Tatarstan's head Rustam Minnikhanov during his visit to the republic, according to the press service of the Rais of Tatarstan. "The positions of Russia and Mali are closely aligned on numerous issues, including the development of a multipolar world order, international security, combating terrorism, and oth...

 Russian oil company Lukoil and Egypt's Ganoub El Wadi Petroleum Holding Company (Ganope) have signed an agreement for oil exploration and production in the South Wadi El-Sahl area of the Eastern Desert. This was announced in a press release by Egypt's Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources. "This agreement is part of the first strategic ...

 Zambia anticipates the start of construction on the Lobito Rail Corridor, a major railway set to link Zambia's and Angola's coastlines and connect the Indian and Atlantic Oceans, by the third quarter of 2026. This information comes from Zambia's Transport Minister, Frank Tayali, as reported by Reuters. The minister also mentioned growing inte...

 Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Dilma Rousseff, President of the New Development Bank (NDB) BRICS, during the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). The discussion, as reported by the Kremlin press service, focused on expanding the membership of the financial organization. "A very important issue I would like to addr...

 Due to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, the Nigerian government is readying an emergency evacuation of its citizens from both countries. This was announced by Nigeria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. "The Nigerian government remains committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of its citizens at home and abroad. Authorities a...

 Alrosa, along with the African Diamond Producers Association, is working on establishing a unified standard for responsible diamond mining. This initiative was announced by Pyotr Karakchiev, the Head of Alrosa's International Cooperation Department, during the conference "Responsibility of Global Leaders in Mineral Resources Reserves and Extr...

 Mikhail Bogdanov, the Russian President's Special Representative for the Middle East and Africa, as well as the Deputy Head of Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, engaged in talks with Aziz Mahamat Saleh, the Special Advisor to Chad's President, to discuss enhancing the relationship between their countries during the St. Petersburg Internat...

 Prime Minister of Russia, Mikhail Mishustin, held discussions with South African Vice President Paul Mashatile. Both parties expressed a keen interest in reinforcing and expanding collaboration across various sectors, including energy, as reported by the Russian government. Mashatile emphasized, "We want to strengthen our trade relations with...

 On June 12, the capital of Niger, Niamey, hosted a Russia Day celebration. This event was orchestrated by the non-governmental organization "Together Hand in Hand Niger-Russia." The festive program commenced with a ceremonial parade, which began at the Seyni Kountché Stadium. Participants included students, members of civil society, and repre...

 South Africa's Vice President, Paul Mashatile, will be on an official visit to Russia from June 16 to 21 to bolster diplomatic and economic ties between the two nations. This announcement was made by South Africa's Cabinet following its recent meeting. The visit is seen as a strategic opportunity to further enhance economic partnerships, expl...

In Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, Russia Day was celebrated with a motorbike rally and traditional folk dances. The festivities took place on June 12, starting with a morning exercise session at Africa Square near the Monument of National Heroes, as reported by the African Initiative's correspondent. After the exercise, around one hundre...

 On June 8th, during the celebration of Trinity Sunday (Pentecost), Metropolitan Konstantin of Zaraisk, the Patriarchal Exarch of Africa, conducted a liturgy at the Cathedral of Saint Sergius of Radonezh in the South African Diocese located in Johannesburg. This was reported by the press service of the Russian Orthodox Church's Patriarchal Exa...

 Russia is committed to enhancing its relationships with African nations across multiple areas, including defense and security. This was stated by Dmitry Peskov, the spokesperson for the Russian President, during a recent briefing. "We are dedicated to comprehensively developing our interaction with African countries, with a primary focus on e...

 Chairman of the State Duma, Vyacheslav Volodin, met with the head of the Senate of the Federal Parliament of Somalia, Abdi Hashi Abdullahi. During their talks, both sides agreed to expand interparliamentary cooperation between Russia and Somalia, according to a statement from the State Duma. Volodin emphasized that the relationship between th...

 Libya's eastern-based parliament has approved the work plan and budget of the reconstruction and development fund, which aims to rebuild the country after years of conflict. The news was shared on social media by parliament spokesperson Abdalla Blehiq. "The House of Representatives resumed its official session on Tuesday, June 3, chaired by S...

 Rwandan President Paul Kagame has announced the upcoming opening of a Rwandan embassy in Algeria, according to a statement from the presidential press office. Kagame is currently in Algeria for a two-day official visit, where he was welcomed by Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune."During a joint press conference, the two leaders reaffirme...