8 articles tagged with “Russia”
The South African government faces a diplomatic crisis as private contractors refuse to release citizens fighting in Russia's military operations without financial compensation, revealing the entrapment mechanisms used to recruit African soldiers.
Parliamentary proceedings descended into chaos as ANC minister accused former president Jacob Zuma of 'selling' citizens to Russia, while opposition parties criticized Ramaphosa's military deployment to combat surging crime rates.
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation has outlined the intricate diplomatic processes involved in securing the return of South African nationals from Russia, following their arrival at O.R. Tambo International Airport this week.
Moscow's formal takeover of the Wagner Group following Evgueny Prigozhin's death marks a strategic shift in Russian military engagement across Africa, raising questions about sovereignty and regional stability.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has renewed calls for complete decolonisation of Western Sahara and 16 other territories, as parallel diplomatic efforts address ongoing conflicts from Ukraine to Lebanon.
Peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia resumed in Geneva with US mediation after nearly four years of conflict, while separate talks between Iran and the United States focused on Tehran's nuclear program amid escalating military tensions.
French President Emmanuel Macron pursues defence cooperation in Mumbai while Kremlin security chief Nikolai Patrushev warns of potential naval action against Western vessels, highlighting deepening global fractures.
Washington signals pragmatic shift in engagement with West African military governments while pivoting energy partnerships from aid to investment, as African nations navigate intensifying geopolitical competition.