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...

 Equatorial Guinea will continue its role as Chair of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) until the conflict between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda is resolved. This decision was made during the 26th Summit of Heads of State and Government held in Malabo. The announcement came from the DRC President's of...

Rwanda has announced its decision to withdraw from the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), citing the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for exploiting the organization for its own interests. This was revealed in a statement from Rwanda's Ministry of Foreign Affairs."Rwanda declares a breach of its rights, which are guaranteed by ...

 In South Africa, the practice of dehorning rhinos in Kruger National Park from 2017 to 2023 has led to a remarkable 78% reduction in poaching incidents. This finding was detailed in a study published in the journal Science. "The reduction in incentives for poachers through the removal of horns, applied to 2,284 rhinos across eight reserves, h...

 The Zambian government has declared a seven-day period of national mourning following the passing of the country's former president, Edgar Lungu. Southern African radio station EWN reported this announcement citing Patrick Kangwa, the spokesperson for the Cabinet. From June 8 to June 14, all national flags will be flown at half-mast, and ente...

В Твери прошел Всероссийский форум студентов из Африки, которые обучаются в вузах Центрального федерального округа. Мероприятие собрало более сотни участников из разных стран континента. Главная цель – знакомство молодежи, обмен культурным опытом и обсуждение актуальных вопросов, связанных с историей, настоящим и будущим Африки. Мали, Гана, Камерун...

Председатель сената парламента Сомали Абди Хаши Абдуллахи поблагодарил Москву за списание внешнего долга страны на 700 миллионов долларов, это исторический акт щедрости. "Хотел бы выразить нашу глубочайшую признательность и искреннюю благодарность Российской Федерации за ее знаменательное решение списать значительную часть внешнего долга Сомали. Эт...

О возможном возобновлении прямого авиасообщения между Россией и Гвинеей высказал посол африканской республики в нашей стране Алексей Попов. Его слова приводит ТАСС. «Вы знаете, в свое время, в советские времена „Аэрофлот" в Западную Африку летал именно сюда, в Конакри. Но потом поток пассажиров сильно уменьшился. И на сегодня, на мой взгляд, вопрос...

 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...

 Mali's government has suspended artisanal gold mining across the country until September 30, with the ban coming into effect on June 15. The announcement was made by Minister of Mines Amadou Keita. "The Minister of Mines informs the public that artisanal gold mining activities are suspended throughout Mali from June 15 to September 30, 2025,"...

 Faustin-Archange Touadéra, President of the Central African Republic (CAR), arrived in Brussels for a working visit, where he met with Hadja Lahbib, the European Commissioner for International Partnerships, Humanitarian Aid, and Crisis Management, according to the president's office. The meeting was held at the headquarters of the European Co...

 Valentina Matvienko, Chairwoman of the Federation Council, expressed support for strengthening Russia's relationship with Somalia during a meeting with Abdi Hashi Abdullahi, Speaker of the Somali Federal Parliament's Senate, the Federation Council press service reports. "Russian senators are open to cooperation and dialogue, willing to share ...

 On June 1, Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly unveiled plans for a new city to be developed in the desert, which will use about 7% of the country's annual Nile River water quota, according to Reuters. The Egyptian authorities believe that constructing this city will increase the value of state assets and raise land prices by implementin...

 The city of El Alamein in Egypt will host its inaugural International Sculptors Forum from August 6 to 30, according to local newspaper Ahram Online. The program will include open-air sculpting sessions on the Mediterranean coast, allowing the public to observe the artists at work.Both Egyptian and international artists will take part, showca...

 The Russian NGO "Together Hand in Hand Niger-Russia" has organized health education seminars in Niger, focusing on hygiene and disease prevention. This was reported by a correspondent from "African Initiative." The classes are led by local doctor Abdoulaye Harouna Balkissa, who received her medical training in Russia. The seminars are held mo...

 Valery Egorushkin, Rector of Bryansk State Engineering and Technology University, spoke to "African Initiative" about the vital role that studying at Russian universities in Bryansk, Kursk, and Belgorod plays in broadening African students' perspectives and helping them develop an accurate understanding of the ongoing military operation. "In ...

 The Russian company Angara Security is strengthening its cooperation with Asian and African countries in the field of combating cyber threats. This was reported to an "African Initiative" correspondent by Artem Gribkov, Director of the Angara Security Cyber Resilience Center, during the 13th International Meeting of High-Level Officials Respo...