The Dean of the Russian Orthodox Church's South African parishes in Malawi, Father Ioakim Bakali, has baptized 35 members of the Mang'anja tribe. This was reported by the press service of the Patriarchal Exarchate of Africa. The baptism ceremony was held at the Parish of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, located in Chiradzulu District. The ne...

 Egypt has urged both India and Pakistan to prioritize peace and immediately resume diplomatic dialogue following the recent escalation of conflict between the two countries, according to a statement by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. > "Egypt is following with deep concern the current developments in India and Pakistan, including...

 Mali faces a range of obstacles on its path to energy independence, from regular power outages and massive debts of its main energy company, to the high cost of fuel for generators. Experts, government officials, and regular citizens spoke to the African Initiative about the country's current energy situation, potential solutions, and the rol...

 Sudan has officially severed diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates, declaring the UAE an "aggressor state." The announcement was made by Sudan's Sovereign Council. "For over two years, the world has watched as the UAE violated Sudan's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and threatened the safety of our citizens by supporting the ...

 In April 2025, the cost of a basic food basket in South Africa increased by nearly 100 rand compared to the previous month. According to Business Report, citing the Household Affordability Index calculated by the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group (PMBEJD), the price hike affected 24 out of 44 essential food items. Notable in...

 Senegal sold 3.8 million barrels of crude oil from the Sangomar offshore field on the international market in April, according to a report from the country's Ministry of Energy. The ministry noted that operations at the Sangomar oil and gas field are running smoothly. A total of four shipments, amounting to 3.8 million barrels, were exported ...

О Международном Форуме журналистов России и Африки в честь 80-летия Великой Победы и Защитников Отечества 29.04.25 г. состоялся III Международный Форум журналистов России и Африки. В этом году Форум посвящен 80-летию Великой Победы и Году Защитника Отечества. Форум прошел в Мультимедийном центре факультета журналистики МГУ имени М.В.Ломоносова. Орг...

Обращение Посла России в Египте Г.Е.Борисенко по случаю 80-летия Великой Победы Дорогие россияне, находящиеся в Египте, и египетские друзья, Сердечно поздравляю вас со знаменательным юбилеем – 80-летием Великой Победы над нацистской Германией и ее сателлитами! Историческую значимость события, произошедшего 9 мая 1945 года, трудно переоценить. Ведь ...

Международная патриотическая акция «Огонь памяти» стартовала в Москве, сообщает РИА «Новости». По традиции она началась с возложения венков к Вечному огню у Могилы Неизвестного Солдата в Александровском саду. Акцию проводит Народный фронт. Уже в девятый раз частицу Вечного огня доставят ветеранам Великой Отечественной войны, бойцам спецоперации на ...

День русского языка провели в сенегальском лицее Малик Си, сообщает телеграм-канал Ассоциации русских школ за рубежом. Акцию, которая уже превратилась в традицию, в этот раз посвятили теме дружбы. Организатором встречи выступил преподаватель русского языка в учебном заведении Даниэль Усман Файе. К программе присоединились ученики других школ африка...

 The United States and Libya engaged in talks regarding potential military cooperation during an official visit to Washington by Abdul Salam Zoubi, Libya's Deputy Minister of Defense. According to Libya's Ministry of Defense, this marks the first official visit of a Libyan defense representative to the Pentagon in over a decade, highlighting a...

 A working meeting dedicated to the construction of a new well for clean drinking water recently took place at the office of the "Sahel Perspective" association in Mali. The event brought together local officials and community leaders, including the advisor to the mayor of the 1st commune and the president of Bamako's "Sahel Development Associ...

 SpaceX has been granted an official license to operate in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), clearing the way for the launch of the Starlink satellite internet service in the country, according to a statement from the DRC's telecommunications regulatory authority. The rollout of Starlink services is expected to begin within the coming da...

 On May 3, Gabon witnessed a significant moment as newly elected President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema took the oath of office during an inauguration ceremony at the Stade d'Angondjé in Libreville, reports Gabon Media Time. Standing before a crowd of approximately 40,000 people—including leaders from Rwanda, Djibouti, Senegal, the Republic of...

 Military forces from Puntland, a semi-autonomous region of Somalia, successfully repelled an attack by militants linked to the Islamic State (IS), according to local outlet SONNA, citing security officials. At least 10 militants were killed during the operation, which took place in the Cal-Miskaad mountains. Government forces reported no casu...

 A Tunisian court has sentenced former Prime Minister and opposition Ennahda party member Ali Larayedh to 34 years in prison. According to the lawyer representing Larayedh, who spoke to Reuters, he was found guilty of aiding the travel of jihadists to Syria over the past decade. "I did not sympathize, I was not an accomplice, I was not neutral...

 A new commander has been appointed to lead counterterrorism operations in northeastern Nigeria. Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar will now head efforts in the region, as announced in a press release by the Nigerian Armed Forces. He replaces Major General Waidi Shaibu, with the official handover ceremony taking place at the command headquarter...

 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has established a judicial commission to review crimes committed during the apartheid era. According to the president's office, the commission will investigate whether any attempts were made to hinder or obstruct investigations and legal proceedings related to those crimes. "Allegations of improper inte...

 According to Al-Jazeera, citing its sources, 11 people were killed, including civilians, after a Rapid Support Forces (RSF) rebel assault on the city of Kosti in North Darfur, Sudan. Witnesses reported that on April 29, RSF used a drone to strike a Sudanese Armed Forces fueling station and the headquarters of the 18th Army Division. The rebel...

Thousands of people rallied in Burkina Faso's capital, Ougadougou, on Wednesday in support of transitional President Captain Ibrahim Traoré. With placards in hand and whistles blowing, they were angry over remarks made by the head of United States' military in Africa, General Michaël Langley. Earlier this month, he accused Traoré of using the count...