Kester Kenn Klomegah

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…

After the second Russia-Africa summit held in St. Petersburg, media reports indicated South Africa’s continues playing  Russian roulette with its economy. Several reports underlined the historical fact that Russia had contributed tremendously during its political struggle to attain independence, but…

On July 28, the Valdai Discussion Club in partnership with the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) held the 3rd Russian-African Conference titled: “Realpolitik in a Divided World: Rethinking Russia-South Africa Ties in a Global and African Context” in…

During the International Parliamentary conference Russia-Africa, Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a speech at the plenary session, reminded African parliamentarians that the partnership between Russia and African countries has gained additional momentum and is reaching a whole new level. The…

Over the past few years, Jude Osakwe, a Nigerian professor at the Namibian University of Science and Technology (NUST), Continental Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Organization (NIDO) Africa, has been working on various aspects of BRICS+ (Brazil, Russia, India, China and…