Africa

Why African countries believe Russian propaganda and how to prevent it
Columns - 31 January 2025

Why African countries believe Russian propaganda and how to prevent it

It is astonishing that we are compelled to such lengths to elucidate the position of the victim, as if it required justification – a nation under daily bombardment. Victims should not bear the burden of explaining their position. It is incumbent upon us to exert every effort to secure justice. This is not a matter of ideology, but of fundamental humanity, Raymond Acquah said.

German political scientist and historian Andreas Umland warns of security risks for countries in Africa, South America and Asia due to Russia’s war against Ukraine
News - 14 January 2025

German political scientist and historian Andreas Umland warns of security risks for countries in Africa, South America and Asia due to Russia’s war against Ukraine

In his lecture, Dr Andreas Umland explains why he considers the global security order to be endangered by the war in Ukraine

Africa faces vulnerabilities from Russia’s war on Ukraine
Columns - 28 October 2024

Africa faces vulnerabilities from Russia’s war on Ukraine

Andrew Asiamah Amoako reaffirmed that the Government of Ghana stands in solidarity with the authorities and people of Ukraine, and agrees that Russia must be held accountable for all the crimes committed on Ukrainian territory

Russians exploit foreigners as “cannon fodder” in their war against Ukraine – Ukraine’s UN envoy
News - 16 June 2024

Russians exploit foreigners as “cannon fodder” in their war against Ukraine – Ukraine’s UN envoy

Ukrainian intelligence states that Russia is running a global effort to recruit foreign mercenaries in at least 21 nations, including several in Africa

Ghana and Sierra Leone сall on Putin to halt Russian aggression as it damages Africa
News - 29 October 2023

Ghana and Sierra Leone сall on Putin to halt Russian aggression as it damages Africa

Asiamah Amoako pointed out that the Russian war against Ukraine and the occupation of Ukrainian territories has brought "untold hardships, including even hunger," to other parts of the world, including his country

An expert from Burkina Faso calls on the international community to support democratic forces in African countries where the Wagner Group operates
News - 20 October 2023

An expert from Burkina Faso calls on the international community to support democratic forces in African countries where the Wagner Group operates

Experts called on the international community to take action to bring the Wagner Group to justice and support democratic forces in African countries where the Wagnerites operate

The intelligence of the Great Britain accuses Russia of intending to mine grain corridor
News - 14 October 2023

The intelligence of the Great Britain accuses Russia of intending to mine grain corridor

Russia aims to refrain from openly causing the sinking of civilian vessels, instead "falsely laying blame" on Ukraine for conducting any attacks on civilian vessels in the Black Sea