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Russia-Africa trade reached US$35 billion in 2025 with Russian exports including grain, dairy, and poultry exports, while African agricultural imports (coffee, fruit) to Russia also surged. Key areas include agricultural goods, military contracts, and nuclear energy, with Russia actively reducing trade barriers and diversifying into the processed foods and high-tech sectors. We cover Russia-Africa trade, investment, and market entry opportunities and provide your guide to navigating the commercial landscape and forging strategic partnerships for growth in Africa’s emerging markets. 

Featured November 12, 2024

Russia Bilateral Relations With Madagascar, Togo, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Burundi, Guinea and Namibia: 2024 Updates

Sergey Lavrov, the Russian Foreign Minister, held several bilateral one-on-one meetings with the Foreign Ministers of Madagascar, Togo, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Burundi, Guinea and Namibia on the sidelines of the first Ministerial Conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum. The meetings took place in Sochi, between November 8 – 11. We provide a brief introduction to […]

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Featured November 11, 2024

The Russia-Africa Partnership Forum: Ministerial Level Conference 

The Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has attended the Foreign Ministerial Conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum which has just finished in Sochi. Giving the plenary speech yesterday (Sunday, November 10) Lavrov introduced a ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’ as part of a package of agreements with numerous African countries attending the event. He stated that Russia […]

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November 8, 2024

New Shipping Routes Open Between Russia and Egypt

Two new shipping lines are to open between Russia and Egypt for the transportation of refrigerated containers. Egypt’s Global Logistics, an agent of the Cairo forwarder Fox Shipping, will become the operator of two marine container lines: El Dekheila – Novorossiysk and El Dekheila – St. Petersburg. El Edkhelia is the main port of Alexandria […]

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November 8, 2024

Rosatom Signs Radioactive Waste Management Agreement With South Africa

JSC TVEL, the management company of Rosatom’s nuclear fuel division, has signed a memorandum of cooperation with South Africa’s AllWeld Nuclear. The companies plan to work together in the decommissioning and management of radioactive waste in South Africa. The country has two nuclear power reactors, both located at the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station. The reactors […]

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November 6, 2024

Putin’s Speech As 28 New Foreign Ambassadors Present Credentials

The Russian President, Vladimir Putin has welcomed 28 new Foreign Ambassadors to Moscow and delivered a keynote speech to them collectively. The new Ambassadors are the highest diplomatic representatives of the following countries: Europe Genc Pecani (Albania), Alexander Rogozhnik (Belarus), Michel Gerebtzoff (Belgium), Ivan Orlic (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Jesper Var (Denmark), Marja Elina Liivala (Finland), […]

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October 30, 2024

Russia – Tanzania 2024 Bilateral Relations: Update  

Russia and Tanzania are capable of doubling their trade, and Russian businesses display an interest in joint projects in energy, agriculture, infrastructure, and tourism, Russian Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov said while meeting with Tanzanian Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa. A Russian delegation led by Reshetnikov arrived in Tanzania on Monday (October 28) to take part […]

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October 28, 2024

Africa and the 2024 BRICS Summit: Executive Summary

The African continent was well represented at the 2024 BRICS Heads of State Summit, with two major African economies in Algeria and Nigeria, as well as Uganda now going through a membership process. Other African nations were also present. We summarise what happened on a country-by-country basis involving Africa as follows: South Africa South Africa […]

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October 26, 2024

BRICS, Russia, and Ethiopia:  2024 Developments and Implications 

Vladimir Putin has met with Abiy Ahmed, the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, following the 2024 BRICS Summit in Kazan. This is what they had to say:  Putin: “Mr Prime Minister, I am delighted to see you again. Ethiopia’s accession to BRICS is a momentous decision and yet further proof of your country’s prestige on the […]

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Mauritania
October 26, 2024

BRICS, Russia, and Mauritania:  2024 Developments and Implications 

Vladimir Putin has met with Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, the President of Mauritania, following the 2024 BRICS Summit in Kazan. This is what they had to say:  Putin: “Mr President, I am delighted to meet with you. We appreciate your decision to personally visit Kazan not only as head of state but also as […]

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October 25, 2024

BRICS Invites 13 Partner States To Join: Full Details

The BRICS countries have agreed to include 13 countries in the category of “Partner States” in the association. However, the entry of these countries has not yet been made official, as the newly established protocol in the procedure requires the country holding the current Chairmanship of the organisation (in this case, Russia, from 2025, Brazil) […]

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Egypt
October 24, 2024

BRICS, Russia, and Egypt: 2024 Developments and Implications

Vladimir Putin has met with Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, the President of Egypt at the BRICS Summit in Kazan. This is what they had to say: Putin: “Thank you for attending the BRICS forum. The fact that you are taking part in it having completed the formal accession procedure during Russia’s chairmanship of this group sends […]

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