Врач Ирина Джериева две недели путешествовала по Восточной Африке и познакомилась с бытом коренного племени — масаи. Живут они бедно и менее благоустроенно, зато долго. Путешественница из Архангельска раскрыла секрет долголетия африканского народа. Масаи охотно принимают туристов из всех стран: за 50 долларов представитель племени подробно всё расс...
Запад игнорирует вооруженные конфликты в Судане и Демократической Республике Конго, а также нарушения прав человека, гуманитарные катастрофы и политические репрессии в ряде других стран. Об этом 2 февраля пишет британская газета The Guardian. «Большинство текущих конфликтов, будь то войны и вторжения в Судан и ДР Конго, грубые нарушения прав челове...
Администрация президента США Дональда Трампа санкционировала удары в Сомали по позициям «Исламского государства» (ИГ) (признано в России террористическим и запрещено). Это первый военный рейд американских войск за рубежом с момента инаугурации нового главы Белого дома. За последние годы Африканский Рог закрепил за собой имидж логистического и финан...
As the upcoming Mining Indaba conference sets the stage for vital discussions, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia, Africa's leading producers of copper, are keenly positioning themselves to capitalize on the soaring demand for this crucial metal. With both nations accounting for over 13% of the world's copper supply, their stra...
The unveiling of DeepSeek's new AI model has generated significant excitement across Africa, offering a glimmer of hope for economic and social development throughout the continent. Unlike its American counterpart, the U.S.-based ChatGPT, DeepSeek's "R1" model is notably more affordable, having been developed with a training cost of just $6 m...
TotalEnergies failed to secure U.S. approval for nearly $5 billion in financing for its Mozambique LNG project before the Biden administration left office. CEO Patrick Pouyanné had urged officials to expedite approval, fearing further delays under Trump. The U.S. Export-Import Bank is now reviewing the project's terms. Security concerns, Isla...
On Wednesday, a set of ancient artefacts stolen by illegal traffickers were returned to Iraqi authorities in a ceremony held in Rome. The items, which had been seized in Italy, were handed over in the presence of police officials and Iraq's Ambassador to Italy. Michele Minetti, commander of the Monza Carabinieri Cultural Heritage Protection Unit, p...
Two months after Chad severed its defence agreement with Paris, the French army has handed over its last military base in the country, the Kossei base, in N'Djamena. Though it was Chad who announced the end of the defence pact, the head of the French Armed Forces' Africa Command stated that the handover was partly France's decision. Pascal Ia...
A nurse in Uganda has died of Ebola, a health official said Thursday, in the first recorded fatality since the last outbreak ended in 2023. The 32-year-old male nurse was an employee of Mulago Hospital, the main referral facility in the capital, Kampala, Diana Atwine, permanent secretary of the health ministry, told reporters Thursday.After d...
The junta-led West African nations of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso formally withdrew from ECOWAS on Wednesday. The move was the culmination of a year-long process during which the regional bloc tried to avert their departure.In a statement, ECOWAS said that its doors remained open should any of the three countries decided to return.It asked ...
After arriving in Cairo, President William Ruto signed twelve significant agreements with his Egyptian counterpart. These agreements are designed to enhance cooperation in various sectors, including trade, investment, education, and technology exchanges between the two nations. Discussing Regional ConcernsDuring their discussions, the two lea...
The Federal Government of Nigeria is seeking $15 billion in private investments to upgrade its struggling power sector and bridge a $23 billion funding gap. This initiative, announced at the World Bank Energy Summit in Tanzania, aims to overcome the country's power crisis and provide electricity to 86 million Nigerians who currently lack acce...
Из выступления В.А.Небензи на заседании Совета Безопасности ООН по ДР Конго 📍Нью-Йорк, 28 января 2025 г. Два дня назад мы встречались в этом зале и обсуждали тревожное развитие ситуации на востоке этой страны. В последние 48 часов она стремительно деградировала, особенно в связи с захватом Гомы, где находится свыше миллиона гражданских лиц. ❗️Росси...
29 января Мали, Буркина-Фасо и Нигер официально покинут Экономическое сообщество западноафриканских государств (ЭКОВАС). Тройка государств ранее официально уведомила сообщество о выходе из организации. Страны заявили, что выходят из-за разочарования политикой организации. При этом, все три государства, где в последние годы прошли военные перевороты...
В столице Буркина-Фасо прошел широкомасштабный митинг, на котором граждане поддержали решение о выходе стран "Конфедерации государств Сахеля", из Экономического сообщества западноафриканских государств (ЭКОВАС). На митинге были замечены российские флаги, сообщил РИА Новости участник митинга. Организации гражданского общества Буркина-Фасо, объединен...
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...
