Month: July 2023

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said his country will continue to export grain, including some free shipments, to Africa despite sanctions. While discussing the halted Black Sea grain deal at the Russia-Africa Summit in St Petersburg, he promised large no-cost shipments of grain to six African countries. “Our country will continue to support needy states and regions, in particular, with… Read More

About 15,000 doctors in Nigeria continuing with strike action over working conditions and pay, shutting down healthcare across public hospitals. Members of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors say an unprecedented number of them are leaving Nigeria for better job offers abroad without being replaced. Doctor Adenuga Omogbolahan is among the medical staff who have walked out.  “We are not asking… Read More

Many African countries have taken a neutral stance over the conflict in Ukraine, as they seek to strike a delicate balance between relations with Russia and Western allies. And yet, Russia’s decision to invade Ukraine, and most recently to end a grain deal that allowed safe passage of grains from Ukraine has led to higher food and oil prices for… Read More

Russian President Vladimir Putin said the trade turnover between Russia and African countries had increased by almost 35% in the first half of 2023 despite international sanctions and the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking at a trilateral meeting with the Chairperson of the African Union, President of the Union of Comoros Azali Assoumani, and the Chairperson of the African… Read More