🇧🇫🇷🇺 Burkina Faso thanks Russia for "priceless gift" of wheat
Burkina Faso says it has received 25,000 tonnes of free wheat from Russia.
Speaking at a ceremony on Friday, Burkina Faso's Foreign Minister Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré said the wheat consignment from Russia would help to push his nation towards "developing our own production capacity in order to halt once and for all dependence on food from abroad".
Burkina Faso's minister for solidarity and humanitarian action said the government was "delighted" and called the grain delivery a "priceless gift" that would benefit people who were internally displaced and vulnerable.
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Burkina Faso says it has received 25,000 tonnes of free wheat from Russia.
Speaking at a ceremony on Friday, Burkina Faso's Foreign Minister Karamoko Jean Marie Traoré said the wheat consignment from Russia would help to push his nation towards "developing our own production capacity in order to halt once and for all dependence on food from abroad".
Burkina Faso's minister for solidarity and humanitarian action said the government was "delighted" and called the grain delivery a "priceless gift" that would benefit people who were internally displaced and vulnerable.
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🇪🇺🇷🇺🌍 EU's top diplomat says Russian influence causing dilemma in Sahel
The European Union is facing a dilemma over its remaining presence West African Sahel region, since it does not want to cooperate with Russia's expanding military forces, its top diplomat said.
The decision by Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger to withdraw from ECOWAS has further complicated EU presence in the region, the EU's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said.
"It is very significant that these three states, all of them with military dictatorships, decided to leave the regional body at the same time that we see the Russian influence increase," Borrell said.
"This creates a new geopolitical configuration of this area."
He added that Russia's presence was already strong in Mali and could be soon in Niger and Burkina Faso. The EU has until May 24 to decide whether or not to stay in Mali, Borrell said.
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The European Union is facing a dilemma over its remaining presence West African Sahel region, since it does not want to cooperate with Russia's expanding military forces, its top diplomat said.
The decision by Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger to withdraw from ECOWAS has further complicated EU presence in the region, the EU's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said.
"It is very significant that these three states, all of them with military dictatorships, decided to leave the regional body at the same time that we see the Russian influence increase," Borrell said.
"This creates a new geopolitical configuration of this area."
He added that Russia's presence was already strong in Mali and could be soon in Niger and Burkina Faso. The EU has until May 24 to decide whether or not to stay in Mali, Borrell said.
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🇷🇺🇧🇫 Russian troops could deploy to Burkina Faso said the military leader
Burkina Faso's military-backed president has said Russian troops could deploy to fight jihadists in the country, if needed.
Ibrahim Traore said Russia was offering logistical and tactical training and was willing to sell whatever weapons were required by Burkina Faso.
Traore said there were no restrictions on what could be bought from Russia, China, Turkey or Iran, unlike other countries.
His comments come amid reports that some 100 Russian fighters were last week sent to the African country as military instructors.
The development also fuels speculation of Burkina Faso deepening security ties with Russia like neighbouring Mali.
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Burkina Faso's military-backed president has said Russian troops could deploy to fight jihadists in the country, if needed.
Ibrahim Traore said Russia was offering logistical and tactical training and was willing to sell whatever weapons were required by Burkina Faso.
Traore said there were no restrictions on what could be bought from Russia, China, Turkey or Iran, unlike other countries.
His comments come amid reports that some 100 Russian fighters were last week sent to the African country as military instructors.
The development also fuels speculation of Burkina Faso deepening security ties with Russia like neighbouring Mali.
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🇿🇦🇵🇸🇷🇺 Malema renews solidarity with Palestine, Russia and promises new jobs and the ending of energy crisis at EFF manifesto launch
The leader of South Africa's third largest political party addressed a public in Durban on Saturday.
Julius Malema who launched the EFF's election manifesto renewed his commitment towards the people of Palestine and claimed support for Russia, saying that "NATO is disguising as Ukraine" .
“We thank you, the people of South Africa, for loving the people of Palestine. Continue to show them love against apartheid Israel. Russia is our home and Palestinian is our home, and Palestinians must know they've got a home in South Africa. We will never retreat. We are not scared of the Jewish power.”
The leader of the EFF took aim at Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accusing him of being a "warlord".
Malema also promised to end the load shedding and create new jobs for South Africans.
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The leader of South Africa's third largest political party addressed a public in Durban on Saturday.
Julius Malema who launched the EFF's election manifesto renewed his commitment towards the people of Palestine and claimed support for Russia, saying that "NATO is disguising as Ukraine" .
“We thank you, the people of South Africa, for loving the people of Palestine. Continue to show them love against apartheid Israel. Russia is our home and Palestinian is our home, and Palestinians must know they've got a home in South Africa. We will never retreat. We are not scared of the Jewish power.”
The leader of the EFF took aim at Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accusing him of being a "warlord".
Malema also promised to end the load shedding and create new jobs for South Africans.
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🇷🇺🌍 Russia says it shipped 200,000 tonnes of free grain to six African countries
Russia's agriculture minister said late on Tuesday that Moscow had completed its initiative of shipping 200,000 metric tonnes of free grain to six African countries, as promised by President Vladimir Putin in July.
Russia shipped 50,000 tonnes each to Somalia and the Central African Republic and 25,000 tonnes each to Mali, Burkina Faso, Zimbabwe and Eritrea, Agriculture Minister Dmitry Patrushev told.
"After the Russia-Africa summit, we have been maintaining relations (with African countries and building cooperation," Patrushev told. "As a result, we were able to deliver this volume of wheat to these countries quite quickly."
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Russia's agriculture minister said late on Tuesday that Moscow had completed its initiative of shipping 200,000 metric tonnes of free grain to six African countries, as promised by President Vladimir Putin in July.
Russia shipped 50,000 tonnes each to Somalia and the Central African Republic and 25,000 tonnes each to Mali, Burkina Faso, Zimbabwe and Eritrea, Agriculture Minister Dmitry Patrushev told.
"After the Russia-Africa summit, we have been maintaining relations (with African countries and building cooperation," Patrushev told. "As a result, we were able to deliver this volume of wheat to these countries quite quickly."
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🇲🇱🇷🇺 Mali, Russia foreign ministers hold talks in Moscow
Mali's foreign minister Abdoulaye Diop was in Moscow on Wednesday for talks with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov.
Addressing a press conference, the two leaders vowed to strengthen their bilateral security partnership.
“As for the topic of security, we are actively interacting in the military and military-technical sphere, and we see how Mali’s defence capability is being strengthened thanks to the work of our instructors, and the training of personnel on the territory of the Russian Federation for the Malian armed forces, and thanks, of course, to the supply of Russian military equipment,” said Sergey Lavrov.
Lavrov said that Moscow had supplied Bamako with 25,000 tons of wheat and 17,000 tons of fuel in January alone.
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Mali's foreign minister Abdoulaye Diop was in Moscow on Wednesday for talks with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov.
Addressing a press conference, the two leaders vowed to strengthen their bilateral security partnership.
“As for the topic of security, we are actively interacting in the military and military-technical sphere, and we see how Mali’s defence capability is being strengthened thanks to the work of our instructors, and the training of personnel on the territory of the Russian Federation for the Malian armed forces, and thanks, of course, to the supply of Russian military equipment,” said Sergey Lavrov.
Lavrov said that Moscow had supplied Bamako with 25,000 tons of wheat and 17,000 tons of fuel in January alone.
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🇷🇺🇳🇬 Russian and Nigerian foreign ministers hold talks in Moscow
The foreign ministers of Russia and Nigeria held talks in Moscow on Wednesday where they discussed future relations between the two countries.
Russian foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, told his Nigerian counterpart, Yusuf Tuggar, that Moscow sees Nigeria as a priority partner on the African continent.
"The relationship will continue to grow. We feel that we are in a right position to have a very strong strategic relationship with Russia," said Tuggar.
Lavrov also said Moscow would continue to provide assistance to the countries in the Sahara-Sahel region in order to increase their combat capability.
“Russia will provide assistance to countries of the region in increasing the combat capability of their national armed forces, security forces, and law enforcement authorities , in order to counter the threats that persist,” said Lavrov.
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The foreign ministers of Russia and Nigeria held talks in Moscow on Wednesday where they discussed future relations between the two countries.
Russian foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, told his Nigerian counterpart, Yusuf Tuggar, that Moscow sees Nigeria as a priority partner on the African continent.
"The relationship will continue to grow. We feel that we are in a right position to have a very strong strategic relationship with Russia," said Tuggar.
Lavrov also said Moscow would continue to provide assistance to the countries in the Sahara-Sahel region in order to increase their combat capability.
“Russia will provide assistance to countries of the region in increasing the combat capability of their national armed forces, security forces, and law enforcement authorities , in order to counter the threats that persist,” said Lavrov.
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🇨🇩🇷🇺 DR Congo denies signing military agreement with Russia
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has denied reports that it has signed a military co-operation agreement with Russia.
"There is, to date, no military co-operation agreement signed recently between Russia and the Democratic Republic of Congo," the ministry of communication and media said.
The denial follows an article published by Russian state-owned news agency TASS on Tuesday, which said that Russia’s government had approved a draft military co-operation agreement with DR Congo.
TASS, citing a government document, reported that the agreement entailed joint drills and exercises, military training and "visits by warships and warplanes at an invitation or request".
DR Congo says the draft agreement in question was initiated by the two countries in 1999, but is yet to be signed.
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The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has denied reports that it has signed a military co-operation agreement with Russia.
"There is, to date, no military co-operation agreement signed recently between Russia and the Democratic Republic of Congo," the ministry of communication and media said.
The denial follows an article published by Russian state-owned news agency TASS on Tuesday, which said that Russia’s government had approved a draft military co-operation agreement with DR Congo.
TASS, citing a government document, reported that the agreement entailed joint drills and exercises, military training and "visits by warships and warplanes at an invitation or request".
DR Congo says the draft agreement in question was initiated by the two countries in 1999, but is yet to be signed.
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🇺🇸🇷🇺🇨🇫 US issues sanctions on Russian, Central African Republic entities over Wagner ties
The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on two entities it accused of advancing Russia's "malign activities" in the Central African Republic (CAR) and enabling the Wagner mercenary group, the U.S. Treasury Department said.
The entities, a CAR-based timber company and a Russia-based company, sought to benefit financially "from illicit natural resource extraction and provided material and financial support to the Wagner Group and other organizations" tied to Wagner's former owner Yevgeniy Prigozhin, the Treasury said.
The action targets CAR-based Bois Rouge SARLU for its ties to Wagner and St. Petersburg-based Broker Expert for its support of Bois Rouge, it said.
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The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on two entities it accused of advancing Russia's "malign activities" in the Central African Republic (CAR) and enabling the Wagner mercenary group, the U.S. Treasury Department said.
The entities, a CAR-based timber company and a Russia-based company, sought to benefit financially "from illicit natural resource extraction and provided material and financial support to the Wagner Group and other organizations" tied to Wagner's former owner Yevgeniy Prigozhin, the Treasury said.
The action targets CAR-based Bois Rouge SARLU for its ties to Wagner and St. Petersburg-based Broker Expert for its support of Bois Rouge, it said.
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🇷🇺🇫🇷🌍 Putin addresses French president's concerns over Russian presence in Africa
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that heightened Russian influence in Africa has caused an "emotional reaction" in French President Emmanuel Macron.
“I think there is some kind of resentment, but when we maintained direct contacts with him (Macron), we spoke quite openly on this topic,” Putin said.
Putin also maintained that Russia did not "go into Africa and force France out," and that Macron's main problem was to do with Wagner being a Russian organisation.
“It’s probably more convenient to be offended by someone without seeing your own problems. Perhaps such an acute, rather emotional reaction on the part of the French President is also connected with what is happening in some African states,” he added.
Putin said that he was not "inciting anyone" and was not setting anyone up against France.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said that heightened Russian influence in Africa has caused an "emotional reaction" in French President Emmanuel Macron.
“I think there is some kind of resentment, but when we maintained direct contacts with him (Macron), we spoke quite openly on this topic,” Putin said.
Putin also maintained that Russia did not "go into Africa and force France out," and that Macron's main problem was to do with Wagner being a Russian organisation.
“It’s probably more convenient to be offended by someone without seeing your own problems. Perhaps such an acute, rather emotional reaction on the part of the French President is also connected with what is happening in some African states,” he added.
Putin said that he was not "inciting anyone" and was not setting anyone up against France.
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🇺🇸🇳🇪🇷🇺🇮🇷 US warned Niger about ties to Russia, Iran before junta revoked accord, Pentagon says
U.S. officials traveled to Niger last week to express concerns about the country's potential development of ties to Russia and Iran before the ruling junta on Saturday revoked an accord governing the roughly 1,000 U.S. military personnel there, the Pentagon said on Monday.
The Pentagon added it was "seeking clarification about the way ahead. "
Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh said the U.S. government had "direct and frank" conversations in Niger ahead of the junta's announcement, and was continuing to communicate with Niger's ruling military council.
"The U.S. delegation was there to raise a number of concerns. We were troubled about the path that Niger is on. And so these were direct and frank conversations, to have those in person, to talk about our concerns and to also hear theirs," Singh said.
"U.S. officials expressed concern over Niger's potential relationships with Russia and Iran."
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U.S. officials traveled to Niger last week to express concerns about the country's potential development of ties to Russia and Iran before the ruling junta on Saturday revoked an accord governing the roughly 1,000 U.S. military personnel there, the Pentagon said on Monday.
The Pentagon added it was "seeking clarification about the way ahead. "
Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh said the U.S. government had "direct and frank" conversations in Niger ahead of the junta's announcement, and was continuing to communicate with Niger's ruling military council.
"The U.S. delegation was there to raise a number of concerns. We were troubled about the path that Niger is on. And so these were direct and frank conversations, to have those in person, to talk about our concerns and to also hear theirs," Singh said.
"U.S. officials expressed concern over Niger's potential relationships with Russia and Iran."
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🇷🇺🇿🇼 Russia donates wheat and fertiliser to Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa has received 250,000 tonnes of wheat donated by the Russian government and 23,000 tonnes of fertiliser provided by the Uralchem-Uralkali group of Russian companies.
Russia's ambassador to Zimbabwe Nikolai Krasilnikov said on Wednesday that the grain transfer is "humanitarian assistance".
"Both deliveries were carried out in line with the implementation of the initiative of the President of the Russian Federation Vladmir Putin to provide assistance to African countries," Krasilnikov added.
Last year Russia announced a free grain transfer programme to African countries.
Aside from Zimbabwe, the programme also covers Burkina Faso, Mali, Eritrea, Somalia and the Central African Republic.
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Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa has received 250,000 tonnes of wheat donated by the Russian government and 23,000 tonnes of fertiliser provided by the Uralchem-Uralkali group of Russian companies.
Russia's ambassador to Zimbabwe Nikolai Krasilnikov said on Wednesday that the grain transfer is "humanitarian assistance".
"Both deliveries were carried out in line with the implementation of the initiative of the President of the Russian Federation Vladmir Putin to provide assistance to African countries," Krasilnikov added.
Last year Russia announced a free grain transfer programme to African countries.
Aside from Zimbabwe, the programme also covers Burkina Faso, Mali, Eritrea, Somalia and the Central African Republic.
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🇷🇺🌍 Putin discusses security cooperation with West and Central African leaders
Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed security and economic cooperation with Mali's junta leader Assimi Goita by phone on Wednesday, both countries said, a day after Putin held a similar call with the junta leader in neighbouring Niger.
"We discussed bilateral issues, particularly the security and economic areas," Goita said. "We agreed to cooperate further in the fight against terrorism." The Kremlin confirmed.
The call appeared to be part of a round of diplomatic exchanges Putin has made with West and Central African leaders since his re-election earlier this month.
The Kremlin said on Wednesday Putin and the leader of the Republic of Congo, Denis Sassou Nguesso, had agreed in a phone call to deepen political, economic and humanitarian ties.
On Tuesday, Putin spoke by phone with Niger's junta leader, Abdourahamane Tiani and discussed a need to reinforce their security cooperation, according to Nigerien state television.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed security and economic cooperation with Mali's junta leader Assimi Goita by phone on Wednesday, both countries said, a day after Putin held a similar call with the junta leader in neighbouring Niger.
"We discussed bilateral issues, particularly the security and economic areas," Goita said. "We agreed to cooperate further in the fight against terrorism." The Kremlin confirmed.
The call appeared to be part of a round of diplomatic exchanges Putin has made with West and Central African leaders since his re-election earlier this month.
The Kremlin said on Wednesday Putin and the leader of the Republic of Congo, Denis Sassou Nguesso, had agreed in a phone call to deepen political, economic and humanitarian ties.
On Tuesday, Putin spoke by phone with Niger's junta leader, Abdourahamane Tiani and discussed a need to reinforce their security cooperation, according to Nigerien state television.
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🇷🇺🇪🇷 Russian warship docks in Eritrea port
A Russian navy warship has arrived at Eritrea's main Red Sea port of Massawa, amid tension in the region caused by Iran-backed Houthi militants.
Senior Eritrean military chiefs and officials were there to welcome the ship, the Marshal Shaposhinkov, as it docked on Thursday,
Russia's ambassador to Eritrea was also present.
According to Eritrea’s Minister of Information Yemane Gebre Meskel, the frigate belongs to Russia’s Pacific Fleet.
He said that it was there to mark the "30th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Russia and Eritrea”.
A US naval task force is deployed in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden to protect commercial and military ships sailing up and down the vital trade route from Houthi attacks.
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A Russian navy warship has arrived at Eritrea's main Red Sea port of Massawa, amid tension in the region caused by Iran-backed Houthi militants.
Senior Eritrean military chiefs and officials were there to welcome the ship, the Marshal Shaposhinkov, as it docked on Thursday,
Russia's ambassador to Eritrea was also present.
According to Eritrea’s Minister of Information Yemane Gebre Meskel, the frigate belongs to Russia’s Pacific Fleet.
He said that it was there to mark the "30th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Russia and Eritrea”.
A US naval task force is deployed in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden to protect commercial and military ships sailing up and down the vital trade route from Houthi attacks.
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🇷🇺🇪🇷 Russian warship docks in Eritrea port A Russian navy warship has arrived at Eritrea's main Red Sea port of Massawa, amid tension in the region caused by Iran-backed Houthi militants. Senior Eritrean military chiefs and officials were there to welcome…
🇷🇺🇪🇷 Russian deputy navy chief in Eritrea for talks
A Russian delegation led by the country's deputy navy commander Vladimir Kasatonov has arrived at the Eritrean port city of Massawa for bilateral talks.
It was welcomed on Monday by senior Eritrean military officials led by army chief Philipos Woldeyohannes and Culture and Sports Commission Commissioner Zemede Tekle.
The visit is part of the events marking the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, local media report.
During their bilateral meeting, "issues of mutual interest" are set to be discussed, according to the Eritrean state television.
The TV said the crew of the Russian warship that docked at Massawa port last Thursday for a five-day call toured historical sites in the city and played a friendly match against the Eritrean navy's football team.
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A Russian delegation led by the country's deputy navy commander Vladimir Kasatonov has arrived at the Eritrean port city of Massawa for bilateral talks.
It was welcomed on Monday by senior Eritrean military officials led by army chief Philipos Woldeyohannes and Culture and Sports Commission Commissioner Zemede Tekle.
The visit is part of the events marking the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, local media report.
During their bilateral meeting, "issues of mutual interest" are set to be discussed, according to the Eritrean state television.
The TV said the crew of the Russian warship that docked at Massawa port last Thursday for a five-day call toured historical sites in the city and played a friendly match against the Eritrean navy's football team.
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🇸🇩🇷🇺 Russia begins diesel exports to Sudan, LSEG data shows
Russia has begun diesel exports to Sudan as Moscow seeks new markets for its refined products after an EU embargo, LSEG data shows.
Since the full EU embargo on Russian oil product imports was imposed in February 2023, diesel supplies have been diverted to Brazil, Turkey, countries in Africa, Asia and the Middle East as well as ship-to-ship (STS) loadings.
LSEG data shows that two fuel tankers - Pavo Rock and Conga - delivered a total of about 70,000 metric tons of ultra-low sulphur diesel to Sudan after it was loaded in February at the Russian Baltic port of Primorsk.
The cargoes discharged at Port Sudan Al Khair Terminal on April 2 and April 5, shipping data shows.
Another vessel - the Marabella Sun - loaded in March at the Russian Baltic port of Vysotsk, is heading towards Port Sudan and should be discharged on April 17, LSEG data shows.
📌 Sudan needs about 45,000 barrels per day (bpd) of diesel (about 6,000 tons per day) to meet local demand.
The country imports 60,000-70,000 metric tons of diesel a month, mainly from Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates. Diesel arrivals in Sudan totalled about 116,000 metric tons in March, the LSEG data shows.
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Russia has begun diesel exports to Sudan as Moscow seeks new markets for its refined products after an EU embargo, LSEG data shows.
Since the full EU embargo on Russian oil product imports was imposed in February 2023, diesel supplies have been diverted to Brazil, Turkey, countries in Africa, Asia and the Middle East as well as ship-to-ship (STS) loadings.
LSEG data shows that two fuel tankers - Pavo Rock and Conga - delivered a total of about 70,000 metric tons of ultra-low sulphur diesel to Sudan after it was loaded in February at the Russian Baltic port of Primorsk.
The cargoes discharged at Port Sudan Al Khair Terminal on April 2 and April 5, shipping data shows.
Another vessel - the Marabella Sun - loaded in March at the Russian Baltic port of Vysotsk, is heading towards Port Sudan and should be discharged on April 17, LSEG data shows.
📌 Sudan needs about 45,000 barrels per day (bpd) of diesel (about 6,000 tons per day) to meet local demand.
The country imports 60,000-70,000 metric tons of diesel a month, mainly from Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates. Diesel arrivals in Sudan totalled about 116,000 metric tons in March, the LSEG data shows.
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🇳🇪🇷🇺 Russian specialists from the Defense Ministry's African Corps have arrived in Niger to train local forces in fighting terrorism.
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🇷🇺🇸🇩🇺🇦 Russian channel Rybar confirmed that 100 Ukrainians fought on the side of the Sudanese government for 3 months. And Ukraine wants to send another 160 fighters to Sudan.
At the same time, the Sudanese government wants to cooperate with Russia and return to the topic of building a naval base in Port Sudan.
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At the same time, the Sudanese government wants to cooperate with Russia and return to the topic of building a naval base in Port Sudan.
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🇷🇺🇸🇩 Russian envoy meets Sudan's army commander in show of support
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov visited Sudan on Monday in a signal of support for the Sudanese army which is locked in a year-long war with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Bogdanov, also a special representative for the Middle East and Africa, met Sudanese army commander Abdel Fattah al-Burhan in the Red Sea City of Port Sudan, a base for the army and government officials since the RSF took over large parts of the capital Khartoum early in the conflict.
Bogdanov said his visit could lead to increased cooperation and expressed support for "the existing legitimacy in the country represented by the Sovereign Council", according to a statement from the council, which is headed by Burhan.
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Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov visited Sudan on Monday in a signal of support for the Sudanese army which is locked in a year-long war with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Bogdanov, also a special representative for the Middle East and Africa, met Sudanese army commander Abdel Fattah al-Burhan in the Red Sea City of Port Sudan, a base for the army and government officials since the RSF took over large parts of the capital Khartoum early in the conflict.
Bogdanov said his visit could lead to increased cooperation and expressed support for "the existing legitimacy in the country represented by the Sovereign Council", according to a statement from the council, which is headed by Burhan.
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🇳🇪🇷🇺🇺🇸✈️ Russian troops enter Niger Air Base hosting US Forces amid Junta's expulsion order
According to an anonymous senior U.S. defense official, Russian military personnel have entered an air base in Niger, where U.S. troops are stationed.
This development comes after Niger's junta ordered the expulsion of U.S. forces from the country. The military rulers of Niger have instructed the U.S. to withdraw its approximately 1,000 military personnel. Russian forces are reportedly utilizing a separate hangar at Airbase 101 in Niamey, Niger's capital, without mingling with the U.S. troops.
This situation places U.S. and Russian troops in close proximity amid escalating military and diplomatic tensions over the conflict in Ukraine, prompting concerns about the future of U.S. installations in Niger after the withdrawal.
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According to an anonymous senior U.S. defense official, Russian military personnel have entered an air base in Niger, where U.S. troops are stationed.
This development comes after Niger's junta ordered the expulsion of U.S. forces from the country. The military rulers of Niger have instructed the U.S. to withdraw its approximately 1,000 military personnel. Russian forces are reportedly utilizing a separate hangar at Airbase 101 in Niamey, Niger's capital, without mingling with the U.S. troops.
This situation places U.S. and Russian troops in close proximity amid escalating military and diplomatic tensions over the conflict in Ukraine, prompting concerns about the future of U.S. installations in Niger after the withdrawal.
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