Kester Kenn Klomegah

At the 8th Russian Energy Week (REW), a convergence of leading Russian and foreign producers and corporate executives of service companies and state officials, Russian President Vladimir Putin traditionally highlighted essential aspects of the global energy market. “Russia plans to…

Undoubtedly, after several tectonic praises for Africa, the continental organization (African Union) and its regional economic blocs, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, suddenly, changed his long-term political assessment and, most probably, perceptions over economic approach and leadership paradigm. The summit…

Within the context of rapidly changing geopolitics, Russia and Ghana are closely aligned in their efforts to sustain their bilateral relations. In an interview during a working visit to the Republic of Ghana, in early October 2025, Dmitry Savelyev, State…

As the geopolitical situation intensifies, with U.S. President Donald Trump imposing huge trade tariffs to either restrict or regulate export transactions to the United States, African leaders and entrepreneurs have mounted critical efforts to re-negotiate the extension of AGOA, which…

Traditionally, across Russia, the first week of September, which marks the beginning of the academic year, is strictly considered a significant time for government ministers, elite politicians, entrepreneurs, and academics to interact with students of higher educational institutions and establishments.…

Over the past few years, Russia has raised its public diplomacy across Africa, ultimately aiming at strengthening multifaceted relations. As noticeable in practical terms, Russia has taken various tailored steps toward influencing public opinions and policy perceptions across the continent.…

With more than 700 people as well as an estimated 3,000 participants online, the 10th Caspian Media Forum under the theme: “The History of the Caspian: from the Past to the Future” was held in Astrakhan’s Opera and Ballet Theatre.…

The South African Delegation will represent the country at the upcoming BRICS+ Fashion Summit, a major international platform shaping the future of the global fashion industry. The delegation includes Stephen Manzini, Founder and CEO of Soweto Fashion Week & SA…

Japan has one combined distinctive goal on the African agenda – investment, trade, and development. This was indicated explicitly in most of the speeches and presentations at the three-day development summit, from August 20-22, attended by African leaders and top-level…

For African countries, more and more diverse economic opportunities have opened up primarily due to the changing geopolitical dynamics around the world today. These changes are obviously influencing Africa’s development landscape. While it has some negative connotations, it is simultaneously…