США заключают с компаниями в Демократической Республике Конго (ДРК) и других странах Африки соглашения о поставках меди и кобальта до их добычи, или офтейк-контракты, чтобы конкурировать в этой отрасли с Китаем. Об этом сообщило агентство Reuters со ссылкой на экспертов. "Так США используют финансовую мощь вместо промышленного присутствия <...&g...

Глава МИД России Сергей Лавров похвалил шарф своего коллеги из Танзании Махмуда Комбо, на котором изображены флаги обеих стран. Об этом с мероприятия сообщает ТАСС. Как отмечает агентство, Комбо пришел на встречу с Лавровым в шарфе, который разделен пополам на флаги России и Танзании. При приветствии танзанийский министр обратил внимание главы МИД ...

После почти десятилетнего таксономического исследования ученые в ЮАР представили выдающееся открытие - они открыли паразитическую морскую улитку, представляющую не только новый вид, но и совершенно новый род. Об открытии пишет Университет Кейптауна. В статье указывается, что улитка была впервые замечена в 2015 году морским ученым проекта Sea Change...

Президент Сомали Хасан Шейх Мохамуд осудил решение Израиля признать в конце 2025 года независимость автономного региона Сомалиленд на севере страны, назвав данный шаг безрассудным вмешательством во внутренние дела республики, посягательством на ее территориальную целостность и единство. По его словам, действия Тель-Авива провоцируют дополнительную ...

В городе Аддис-Абеба зафиксирован крупный приток доходов от иностранных гостей – за последние 6 месяцев он составил 155 млрд быров (примерно 1 млн долларов США или 76 млрд рублей). Об этом сообщает ENA, партнер TV BRICS, со ссылкой на мэра столицы Эфиопии Аданеч Абебе.Согласно отчету мэрии, за полгода Аддис-Абебу посетил 699 761 иностранный турист....

Russian scientists have concluded the "Great African Expedition," which began in 2024, the Russian government announced. During the research, the scientists assessed the state of biological resource stocks in the waters off Morocco, Mauritania, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Mozambique. "The data obtained are of practical importance for e...

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty received his Somali counterpart, Abdisalam Abdi Ali, on February 5. The sides held consultations on deepening their strategic partnership, according to the Egyptian Foreign Ministry. Abdelatty emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation between the two countries in the areas of security, trade, in...

Russia and Niger are preparing agreements for cooperation in several key sectors, including energy, as well as the extraction and processing of mineral resources. This was announced by Russia's Ambassador to Niger, Viktor Voropayev, in an interview with TASS. "In general, it can be said that our interaction is currently on the rise. Agreements on c...

Russia has sent 20,000 tons of mineral fertilizers to Niger, with the shipment already arriving at a port in Togo. This was announced by Russia's Ambassador to Niger, Viktor Voropayev, in an interview with TASS. "Currently, a vessel carrying 20,000 tons of fertilizers has arrived at the port of Lomé in Togo," the diplomat stated. Ambassador Voropay...

Vice President of Equatorial Guinea Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue and Cameroon's Minister of Mines, Industry and Technological Development, Kalistus Gentry Fuh, have signed an agreement for the joint development of a natural gas field in the Yoyo-Yolanda area on the border of the two countries. This is stated in a press release from the Cameroonian ...

Talks between Morocco and the Polisario Front, mediated by the United States and focused on the autonomy of Western Sahara, are scheduled to take place in Madrid, Spain, on February 8. Representatives from Algeria and Mauritania will also attend the meeting. This was reported by the Spanish newspaper El Confidencial, citing diplomatic sources. Acco...

Scientists from the University of Cape Town (UCT) in South Africa have discovered a new genus and a corresponding species of parasitic sea snail during research on the Great African Seaforest—a vast underwater ecosystem of giant kelp along the South African coast. This was announced in a press release from the university. The mollusk was first disc...

Algeria has begun the process of terminating its air transport agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This was reported by the state news agency APS on February 7. The reasons for the decision were not disclosed. "Algeria has initiated the necessary procedures to terminate the Air Services Agreement between ... Algeria and the United Arab E...

Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa, attracted nearly 700,000 foreign tourists from July 2025 through January 2026. This was announced by the city's mayor, Adanech Abiebe, during a session of the city council on February 6. "In total, over the past six months, our city was visited by 699,761 tourists from ... foreign countries, which brought the econom...

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan and Ugandan leader Yoweri Museveni have discussed prospects for improving transport infrastructure between their countries to boost mutual trade. This was reported in a press release from the Tanzanian presidential administration following Museveni's working visit. "As you know, landlocked countries largely d...

Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat has condemned a drone attack by the rebel coalition "Alliance of the Congo River" (AFC) and the "March 23 Movement" (M23) on Bangoka International Airport, located in the Tshopo province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This is stated in an AU press release published...

In a significant move for Namibia's burgeoning energy sector, European oil major TotalEnergies and Brazilian state-owned company Petrobras have jointly acquired an 85% stake in an offshore oil exploration block. The announcement was made in a Petrobras press release dated February 6. According to the statement, "Petrobras announces the acquisition ...

In the volatile landscape of 2026, the traditional boundaries of journalism have dissolved, replaced by a high-stakes "Hybrid War" where information is the primary ammunition. At the center of this storm stands Khola Kesva (Xola Keswa), a figure whose career has evolved into a heroic and hazardous quest for what he terms "Narrative Sovereignty." By...

 Tunisian President Kais Saied has expressed the country's readiness to host a conference aimed at resolving the situation in Libya. This was announced by the leader's office following his meeting with Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf on January 26. "The President emphasized that Tunisia is prepared to host a comprehensive conference wher...

 Zimbabwe is actively working towards joining BRICS and is intensifying diplomatic contacts with member countries of the association to strengthen its position on the global stage. This was reported by the local newspaper The Herald, citing a statement from the country's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amon Murwira. "Zimbabwe is ready to integrat...