Putin meets Nigeria, Uganda, Sudan leaders

Presidents of Nigeria, Uganda and Sudan met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday on the sidelines of the Russia-Africa summit in Sochi. Uganda’s Yoweri Museveni extolled Russia for its support in building Uganda’s army with Russian equipment. “We want to buy more. We have been paying cash in the past. Cash, cash, cash. And […]

Russia-Africa: Putin congratulates Ethiopia PM, calls for more trade

Close to 50 African leaders were expected to be in Russia’s Black Sea city of Sochi for the first ever Russia – Africa forum, the Kremlin announced weeks back. The forum expected to run between October 23 – 24 event is part of Moscow’s ambitious push for influence and business in Africa. The Russians have […]