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WORLD19h agoBenin, the unexpected guest at Lionel Messi's farewell: a coach who troubled him in Russia 2018 and the dream of playing in a World CupLos Guepardos ocupan el puesto 93 del ranking FIFA y estarán el 6 de octubre en el Monumental.Nunca estuvieron en una Copa del Mundo, aunque en 2026 quedaron muy cerca.Clarín
CONFLICT20h agoRussian war, African recruitsIn tonight's programme, thousands of Africans end up amidst the war in Ukraine fighting or working on behalf of the Kremlin. We speak to a journalist who just got back from Ukraine. Also, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the C64 opposition coalition held a demonstration in the capital Kinshasa. And finally, Kenya's celebrating a stellar athletics victory as the country beats London in the race to host the 2029 World Championships.France 24 [en]
POLITICS23h agoEto’o could face Cameroon probe over alleged Russia paymentEx-Chelsea and Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o faces a probe over allegations of embezzlement in his Cameroon FA role.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLD1d agoEto’o could face Cameroon probe over alleged Russia paymentThe Association of Amateur Football Clubs of Cameroon (ACFAC) has called for a probe into the Cameroonian Football Federation and its chief Samuel Eto'o over media reports of alleged graft. The post Eto’o could face Cameroon probe over alleged Russia payment appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS2d agoNiger mutiny exposes growing reliance on RussiaAl Jazeera [en]
CONFLICT4d agoUkraine is fighting Russia anywhere it can – even in the deserts of Africakesq.com · United States
CONFLICT4d agoUkraine is fighting Russia anywhere it can – even in the deserts of Africacnn.com · United States
POLITICS4d agoIn Africa, Russian and Emirati propaganda boosted by American AIUn rapport d’Anthropic, géant américain de l’intelligence artificielle (IA), documente plusieurs usages de Claude, son assistant conversationnel, dans le cadre d’opérations de propagande sur le continent africain. Explications.Jeune Afrique
POLITICS6d agoRussia plans to open more cultural centers in Africa as part of its strategy to expand its influenceCes centres auront pour vocation de promouvoir la langue, l'éducation, la science et la culture russes.BBC Afrique
WORLDSep 8Int’l friendly: Nigeria to face Russia in Nizhny Novgorod Oct 6Nigeria and Russia will clash for the second time in 16 months when both teams face off in an international friendly inside the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on Tuesday, 6th October 2026, as confirmed by Nigeria’s FIFA Match Agent, Jairo Pachon of Eurodatasports. Both teams played out a 1-1 draw in another friendly inside Moscow’s Luzhniki […] The post Int’l friendly: Nigeria to face Russia in Nizhny Novgorod Oct 6 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSSep 8Madhya Pradesh Eyes Global Investment : CM Mohan Yadav Meets UAE , Russia & Ethiopia Leaders During Dubai TourMadhya Pradesh's Chief Minister, Mohan Yadav, met with leaders from UAE, Russia, and Ethiopia during a Dubai tour to attract global investment. This initiative aims to foster economic growth and international business relations for the Indian state.freepressjournal.in · India
MILITARYSep 7Is Russia more effective at protecting its allies than fighting its enemies in West Africa?Les forces russes ont été déployées pour aider à vaincre les djihadistes, mais elles assurent également la protection des responsables militaires au Niger.BBC Afrique
POLITICSSep 3How Russia is trying to attract African studentsAs Russia deepens ties with African nations seeking to distance themselves from Western influence, academic diplomacy is emerging as a key tool in Moscow's foreign policy.DW News [en]
MILITARYSep 3Russia’s Road to El DoradoAs a new convoy of Russian armored vehicles arrives from the port of Lomé to support Russia’s Africa Corps deployment in Mali, that mission has entered its fifth year. Russia’s investment of blood and treasure urgently demands a return, but what could this return be? What is the Russian end goal in Mali?When the Wagner Group, Africa Corps’ predecessor, entered Mali in December 2021, it was pursuing a resources-for-security deal like the one it had achieved in the Central African Republic. Along with my co-authors Chris Faulkner and Colin Clarke in our book, Moscow’War on the Rocks
CONFLICTSep 1"Bring back our sons and brothers": In Cameroon, civil society denounces recruitment by the Russian armyLe Cameroun est l’un des pays africains les plus touchés par le recrutement, par la Russie, de jeunes hommes envoyés sur le front en Ukraine. Un collectif citoyen réclame transparence et action diplomatique.Jeune Afrique
CONFLICTSep 1Niger's thwarted mutiny highlights junta's dependence on RussiaFrance 24 [en]
MILITARYAug 31Deceived and deployed: How young Cameroonians end up fighting in Russia's war in UkraineAnalysts say economic desperation and fraudulent recruitment schemes are funneling Cameroonian youth into the Russian military — with deadly consequences.DW News [en]
POLITICSAug 31Niger: Failed coup exposes junta's weakness — and Russia's influenceThe failed coup in Niger brings deep divisions within the military to light. As Russia's support highlights the junta's fading influence, soldiers continue to face jihadist attacks, poor equipment and little pay.DW News [en]
CONFLICTAug 31Russia helped foil coup in Niger — OfficialIn a viral video interview, Viktor Voropaïev, Russian ambassador to Niger, said the Nigerien government requested its assistance in quelling the mutiny which lasted for hours between 28 and 29 August. The post Russia helped foil coup in Niger — Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
CONFLICTBREAKINGAug 31Niger mutiny puts Russia expanding role in the Sahel to the test | Conflict Newsaljazeera.com · United States
CONFLICTAug 31Niger mutiny puts Russia’s expanding role in the Sahel to the testFailed uprising in Niamey exposed tensions in Niger’s military, and the role of the Africa Corps in suppressing unrest.Al Jazeera [en]
CONFLICTAug 30Russia says it helped to repel Niger attempted coupBBC World
CONFLICTAug 30Russian paramilitary forces help Niger's junta regain control after mutinyFrance 24 [en]
CONFLICTBREAKINGAug 30Niger mutiny : Dozens of rebel soldiers arrested or killed ; Russia assists loyalist forcestimesofindia.indiatimes.com · India