Tag: Russia
Niger coup: Russia warns Ecowas not to take military action
Russia has warned that military intervention in Niger would lead to a "protracted confrontation" after regional bloc Ecowas said it would assemble a standby...
SA government applies for Putin warrant
The South African government has applied for a warrant to arrest the Russian President Vladimir Putin, if he visits South Africa.
The move follows a...
Arresting Putin would amount to ‘declaration of war’ on Russia- ...
Arresting Vladimir Putin would amount to a declaration of war on Russia, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa wrote in court papers released on Tuesday...
South Africa’s ex-President Jacob Zuma in Russia for medical treatment
South Africa's ex-President Jacob Zuma travelled to Russia last week for health reasons, his foundation says.
"He will be returning to the country once his...
Wagner revolt in Russia dims outlook for its operations in Africa
A revolt by the Wagner force in Russia poses a diplomatic quandary for Mali and Central African Republic (CAR), where forces from the mercenary...
Ukraine war must end, South African President Ramaphosa tells Putin
The war in Ukraine must end, South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has told Russia's leader Vladimir Putin.
Mr Ramaphosa's remarks came as he met Mr...
Zelensky warns Ramaphosa against selling Arms to Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned South African President Cyril Ramaphosa that any country supplying weapons to Russia would face consequences and become an...
US Ambassador accuses South Africa of Supplying Weapons to Russia
The U.S. Ambassador to South Africa, Reuben Brigety, made a startling accusation on Thursday, accusing South Africa of providing weapons and ammunition to Russia...
Burkina Faso hails Russia as a ‘strategic partner’
Burkina Faso's interim president, Capt Ibrahim Traore, has said he was satisfied with his country's military ties with Russia, which he described as "a...
Over 30 abducted Ukrainian Children return from Russia
The 31 children were taken from the northeastern region of Kharkiv and the southern region of Kherson, and were brought back to Ukraine after...