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Rostselmash To Target Iran, Africa Exports in 2025

Russia’s Rostselmash plans to expand exports to Iran and more African countries in 2025. Rostselmash is one of the largest global designers and makers of purpose-designed machines. The company has its own research and technology center, experimental facilities, modern production sites with complete manufacturing cycles. In the words of Konstantin Babkin, co-owner of Rostselmash “We […]

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Russia, Egypt, 2025 Bilateral Trade, Geopolitical and Investment Relations: Update

Africa, BRICS, Energy, Security, Trade

Russian President Vladimir Putin has been holding talks with Egyptian president Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, to discuss the Israel-Hamas truce, Syria, and collaborations such as the El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant joint venture. The two leaders talked about the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, particularly in light of the recent agreement reached between Israel and Hamas, which includes a

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Chelyabinsk electrical equipment manufacturer considers opening production in South Africa

Africa, BRICS, Exports, Investment, Trade

Chelyabinsk Electric Equipment Plant LLC (CEEP), a major manufacturer of electrical switchgear equipment in the Urals, is discussing the possibility of setting up assembly production in South Africa, the company has stated. Like Russia, South Africa is a member of BRICS. CEEP’s statement reads “From January 15 to 17, a delegation from CEEP led by

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Nigeria Becomes BRICS Partner

Africa, Agriculture, BRICS, Energy, Trade

Nigeria has officially joined the BRICS economic bloc as its ninth partner state, according to the Brazilian Foreign Ministry, who made the announcement on Friday (January 17). Nigeria joins Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Thailand, Uganda, and Uzbekistan in this category, which permits active participation but excludes voting rights. Partner status is seen as a

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Russia Exports First Shipment Of Wheat To Togo

Africa, Agriculture, Exports, Trade

Russia has dispatched its first shipment of wheat to Togo, food safety watchdog Rosselkhoznadzor has announced. The 27,000-ton consignment left Leningard region, having been inspected and certified by specialists. Rosselkhoznadzor has issued safety and quality certificates, as well as a quarantine phytosanitary condition report. A total of 123,000 tons of wheat has been inspected for

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Russia – Central African Republic 2025 Trade Investment and Geopolitical Relations

Africa, Security, Trade

Update: January 17Russia and the CAR have signed a memorandum to enhance cooperation in agriculture, the Russian Ministry of Agriculture has announced. The agreement, signed by Russian Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut and CAR’s Agriculture Minister Gismala Hamza, focuses on strengthening trade, economic, and scientific collaboration. Discussions during the meeting included expanding bilateral trade and cooperation

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Uganda: BRICS Is Transformative For New Members, Boosts Investment and Innovation

Africa, BRICS, Exports, Imports, Investment, Trade

Uganda’s Foreign Minister, John Mulimba, has highlighted the transformative potential of BRICS membership as part of the countries development strategy. Uganda officially became a BRICS partner state on January 1. Speaking during an interview with China’s Xinhua News Agency, Mulimba stated during 2025, Uganda’s BRICS partnership would help unlock investment opportunities and deepen ties with

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Russia Donates 1,600 Tonnes of Grain to Ethiopia

Africa, Agriculture, BRICS, Exports, Security

The Russian Embassy in Addis Ababa has announced that Russia has donated more than 1,600 tonnes of grain to Ethiopia as part of its ongoing food aid initiative. The donation aims to support refugees in Ethiopia’s Gambella region, where severe financial shortages have left many in need. The Embassy stated that funding shortages have severely

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What To Expect From BRICS 2025?

Africa, Brazil, China, Economy, India, Latin America, Middle East, Regulatory, Trade

Brazil has just become the new Chair of the BRICS group, taking over from Russia. The 2025 BRICS summit can be expected to be held in Rio de Janeiro, where the G20 also met just a few months ago, ensuring Brazil retains a global focus of key economic participants. Many in Brazil already regard the

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Nine New BRICS Partner Countries From January 1, Four Pending, and 24 Applications

Africa, Asia, BRICS, Latin America, Middle East, Russia's Belt & Road, Trade

Nine countries will officially join BRICS as partner states in January, Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov has said, adding that the economic group is open to like-minded partners. The new “Partner Country” status was approved at the BRICS summit in Kazan in October, after more than 30 countries applied to join the organization. Partner country

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