In 2024, the trade volume between Nigeria and China surpassed $20 billion, underscoring the robust trade relations between the two nations. However, this figure also represented a notable 11.5% decline compared to 2023. At a Lunar New Year event in Abuja, Chinese Ambassador Yu Dunhai expressed a desire for even stronger trade ties and reitera...

 In a landmark initiative, African leaders and global financiers gathered in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, to pledge an impressive $35 billion towards electrification, marking the largest investment in Africa's electric power generation to date. This effort, supported by the World Bank and the African Development Bank, aims to electrify 300 million...

 The eagerly-awaited 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) draw, conducted in Rabat, Morocco, has set the stage for Africa's premier football competition. The tournament will commence on December 21, with hosts Morocco facing off against Comoros in an exciting opening match. Defending champions Ivory Coast have been drawn in Group F, which promis...

 23 января на факультете глобальных процессов МГУ имени М.В. Ломоносова прошлаМеждународная научно-практическая конференция«Россия, Бразилия и Африка:укрепление сотрудничества странГлобального Юга» Организаторы конференции - факультетглобальных процессов МГУ имениМ.В.Ломоносова, Федеральный университет Рио-де-Жанейро, Российско-Африканский сет...

 Nigeria's Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has called for the full implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), emphasizing its transformative potential for Africa's economic future. Speaking during the World Economic Forum (WEF) held in Davos, Switzerland, Shettima highlighted that the AfCFTA could propel Africa's econ...

 Gabon's transitional government has officially set April 12 as the date for its much-anticipated presidential election. This event marks a critical step toward restoring civilian governance after the August 2023 coup that brought an end to the 55-year reign of the Bongo family. Government spokesman Seraphin Akure Davain announced the election...

 West Africa's junta-led nations – Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali – have announced plans to deploy a 5,000-strong joint force aimed at addressing the escalating security challenges in the central Sahel region. This development marks a significant step towards regional cooperation in combating persistent threats posed by Islamist insurgencies. N...

 Kashim Shettima, the Vice President of Nigeria, has issued a compelling invitation to global investors, urging them to explore Nigeria's vast and growing investment opportunities. Speaking at the prestigious "Roadmap to Co-create Investment Opportunities for Africa's Frontier Markets" forum during the 2025 World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos,...

 Africa's economic struggles persist despite efforts to attract foreign investment, largely due to weak corporate governance in the public sector. Unlike private businesses, where accountability drives performance, many African governments lack mechanisms for strategy, risk management, and transparency. Public offices are often seen as tools f...

 Zimbabwe's Kuvimba Mining House is poised to finalize a $270 million lithium project deal with two Chinese companies this month, despite the recent decline in lithium prices. This agreement includes the construction of a 600,000 metric-ton-per-year lithium concentrator in Sandawana, Zimbabwe. Trevor Barnard, the CEO of Kuvimba Mining, disclos...

In 2024, Nigeria successfully reclaimed its position as Africa's premier destination for oil upstream investments, surpassing Angola. According to a report from Wood Mackenzie, this achievement is primarily attributed to Nigeria's strategic development of deep-water projects, notably the $4.6 billion Bonga North Tranche 1 and Energes' $2.6 billion ...

 The Central African Republic (CAR) has strengthened its political ties with Russia following the signing of a cooperation agreement between the ruling United Hearts Movement (MCU), led by President Faustin-Archange Touadéra, and Russia's United Russia party, headed by President Vladimir Putin. Signed remotely, the agreement marks deepening re...

 The United Hearts Movement (MCU), the ruling party of Central African President Faustin-Archange Touadéra, has entered into a cooperation agreement with United Russia, the political party of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The agreement, signed remotely on Monday, symbolizes the growing partnership between Bangui and Moscow.President Touadé...

 Libya is set to launch its first oil and gas bidding round in 17 years, a strategic move aimed at revitalizing its energy sector and attracting crucial foreign investment. Khalifa Abdulsadek, the country's acting oil minister, announced during the Libya Energy and Economy Summit that substantial investments of $3 to $4 billion are required to...

 As Cameroon braces for pivotal elections later this year, the spotlight falls on 91-year-old President Paul Biya, who is widely expected to pursue an eighth term in office. If reelected, Biya would extend his already record-breaking 42-year rule, cementing his status as Africa's longest-serving leader. While his party, the Cameroon People's D...

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the second review of Ethiopia's $3.4 billion financing program, granting a $250 million disbursement. This four-year program, launched in July 2023, was established in response to Ethiopia's major economic reforms, most notably the floating of its birr currency as part of efforts to tackle debt re...

 Brazil's government said on Friday that Nigeria has been accepted as a partner country in the multinational BRICS group. This adds Africa's largest economy to the growing alliance of emerging market countries.Brazil, which currently holds the rotating presidency of the bloc, described Nigeria as having converging interests with other members ...

Рязанская спортсменка завоевала первое место на открытом Кубке Африки по дзюдо. Об этом сообщает пресс-служба министерства спорта и физической культуры Рязанской области. Соревнования прошли в Касабланке, столице Марокко. За награды боролись 160 атлетов из 26 стран. В весовой категории 78 килограммов золотой медалью наградили Кристину Коновалову, в...

Цикл передач, посвящённых связям России и африканских государств, стартует в эфире радиостанции Lengo Songo Центральноафриканской республики (ЦАР). Проект, направленный на укрепление диалога между РФ и Африкой, подготовлен при участии российских дипломатов, сообщает телеграм-канал посольства РФ.Жители ЦАР узнают из передач «Россия в судьбе Африки, ...

19 января 2025 года, в праздник Святого Богоявления — Крещения Господа Бога и Спаса нашего Иисуса Христа, Патриарший экзарх Африки митрополит Зарайский Константин совершил Божественную литургию святителя Василия Великого на берегу озера Виктория в Республике Кения. Его Высокопреосвященству сослужили председатель миссионерского отдела Патриаршего эк...