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BRICS' Russian boss Larisa Zelentsova makes her move in Francophone Africa

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“Africa in the Russia-Ukraine war”

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Africa in the Russia-Ukraine war

Despite taking place thousands of kilometres from Africa, Russia's invasion of Ukraine is having a substantial impact on the continent's economies and governments. Facing hurdles in the supply of grain, fertiliser and fuel, and starved of Russian investment, especially in mining projects, African countries are trying to adapt to the crisis while Moscow and Western countries are lobbying hard to bring them into line with their respective positions. [...]

Accompanied on her tour by her Africa expert, the president of the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa alliance has made the opening of a West Africa headquarters in Senegal official. [...]

Published on 19/10/2022 at 05:00 GMT

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Ahoua Don Mello
Alexandre Zotov
Alpha Conde
Anton Kobyakov
Larisa Zelentsova
Laurent Gbagbo
Mansour Faye
Parti des peuples africains-Côte d'Ivoire
Roscongress Foundation
Vladimir Putin

Niger
General Tchiani's junta makes contact with BRICS alliance

On 29 January, the Nigerien transition president met discreetly with Ahoua Don Mello, the West and Central Africa representative of the alliance formed by Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Diplomacy 05.02.2024

Gambia
BRICS countries woo Gambia's President Barrow

Ahoua Don Mello, the Ivorian in charge of promoting partnerships between the countries of West and Central Africa and the BRICS alliance, was in the Gambian capital from 2 to 6 October.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Diplomacy 25.10.2023

Inner circles | Algeria
How Tebboune's team botched its BRICS bid

President Abdelmadjid Tebboune's office had trouble getting the state machinery working on its candidature to join the BRICS and failed in its attempt, unlike the six other countries to have officially applied.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 01.09.2023

Abdelmadjid Tebboune in Berlin on 19 January 2020.

South Africa
Ramaphosa to call for BRICS summit to be moved to another country

South Africa has not found a way to avoid the ICC legal requirement to arrest Vladimir Putin at the next BRICS summit, which it is hosting in August. Instead, it is poised to inform its partners that a new venue in a different country will have to be found.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 02.06.2023

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Central Africa, Central African Republic, Russia
Discreet Touadéra adviser key to arrival of BRICS in Central Africa

Georges Gougouey, a discreet adviser to Central African head of state Faustin-Archange Touadéra, was one of the main figures working behind the scenes on 21 November to set up the headquarters of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) in Bangui.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 23.11.2022

In Focus | Guinea, Russia
Moscow struggles to stay afloat in post-Condé Conakry

Guinea's stalwart partner under Alpha Condé, Russia has striven to protect its interests since Col Mamadi Doumbouya came to power in a coup last year. But its diplomats and businessmen have suffered several setbacks and are very short of contacts within the new set-up.

Subscribers only Mining, Diplomacy 11.07.2022

Guinea's president, Colonel Mamadi Doumbouya, in Conakry on 17 September 2021.

Africa, Russia
Former Ivorian minister Don Mello becomes Moscow's 'Mr Economy' in Africa

Ahoua Don Mello, who served as a minister under president Laurent Gbagbo, has with the support of Moscow been appointed as BRICS representative for West and Central Africa.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 06.05.2022

Former Ivorian minister Ahoua Don Mello has been appointed BRICS representative for West and Central Africa.

Guinea, Russia
Alpha Condé's team to woo Russian infrastructure companies in Saint Petersburg

Guinean president Alpha Condé flew a delegation to Saint Petersburg to attend the 24th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) from 2-5 June.

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Mansour Faye
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Paris and Dakar mull defence relations

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West Africa BRICS' Russian boss Larisa Zelentsova makes her move in Francophone Africa

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Niger General Tchiani's junta makes contact with BRICS alliance

Gambia BRICS countries woo Gambia's President Barrow

Inner circles | Algeria How Tebboune's team botched its BRICS bid

South Africa Ramaphosa to call for BRICS summit to be moved to another country

Central Africa, Central African Republic, Russia Discreet Touadéra adviser key to arrival of BRICS in Central Africa

In Focus | Guinea, Russia Moscow struggles to stay afloat in post-Condé Conakry

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Cameroon, Central African Republic
Between business and politics, the secrets of Antoine Ndzengue's rise

Senegal
Paris and Dakar mull defence relations

West Africa
BRICS' Russian boss Larisa Zelentsova makes her move in Francophone Africa

Niger
General Tchiani's junta makes contact with BRICS alliance

Gambia
BRICS countries woo Gambia's President Barrow

Inner circles | Algeria
How Tebboune's team botched its BRICS bid

South Africa
Ramaphosa to call for BRICS summit to be moved to another country

Central Africa, Central African Republic, Russia
Discreet Touadéra adviser key to arrival of BRICS in Central Africa

In Focus | Guinea, Russia
Moscow struggles to stay afloat in post-Condé Conakry

Africa, Russia
Former Ivorian minister Don Mello becomes Moscow's 'Mr Economy' in Africa

Guinea, Russia
Alpha Condé's team to woo Russian infrastructure companies in Saint Petersburg