By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Zambian Observer
Russian President Vladimir Putin announces more than 30 Russian projects in 16 African countries, covering areas including the economy and technology. He presents this cooperation as a way to share Russian expertise and technologies, according to the Zambian Observer.
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The war in Ukraine is mobilizing the Russian army, which has recruited around 3,000 Africans, among others.
30 OctPutin reaffirms strategic partnership with Algeria30 OctPutin says Russia exported 13 million tonnes of farm products to AfricaThe Russia-Africa summit ended in Moscow with the adoption of a declaration setting out the framework for cooperation between Russia and African countries, including the development of trade. Vladimir Putin and the African Union’s serving chairperson, Évariste Ndayishimiye, presented the meeting’s outcomes, according to Malawi Voice.
🇷🇺 Russia · Source: Malawi Voice ·
Russia and the African countries attending the third Russia-Africa summit have adopted a joint action plan covering 2027-2029. The document provides for stronger economic ties, health cooperation, training and humanitarian initiatives, according to Russian President Vladimir Putin, quoted by the TASS news agency.
🇷🇺 Russia · Source: Tchadinfos ·
Sierra Leone’s Minister of Mines, Julius Daniel Mattai, has asked Russia to increase its expertise and investment in exploration and local mineral processing. He presented this cooperation as a way to increase the economic benefits of the country’s resources at the Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow on 28 October 2026, according to Sierra Loaded.
🇸🇱 Sierra Leone · Source: Sierra Loaded ·
CENTCOM commander Brad Cooper presented Donald Trump with military options against Iran at a White House meeting. Washington is considering, among other measures, intensified airstrikes targeting Iran’s ballistic capabilities, according to the Zambian Observer.
🇮🇷 Iran · Source: Zambian Observer ·
Humanitarian evacuations begin in Olechky, UkraineHumanitarian evacuations have begun in Olechky, where a ceasefire has been in force for more than three days, and food aid is being distributed. Ukrainian MP David Arakhamia announced the start of the aid, while Kyiv and Moscow reported the launch of the evacuations.
Vulcan accounts for nearly 20% of Mozambique's exportsMining company Vulcan accounts for nearly 20% of Mozambique's exports and makes a major contribution to foreign-currency inflows, said Bank of Mozambique governor Felisberto Dinis Navalha. He made the statement during a visit to the Moatize coal mine this week, as foreign-currency availability remains a concern on the domestic market, according to the Mozambique Information Agency.The week in Africa
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