South Africa is expecting all leaders of the BRICS countries, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, to personally participating in the summit in August – Anil Sooklal, Sherpa of the Republic of South Africa in BRICS.
On April 5-6, Moscow hosted another important event aimed at enhancing cooperation between Russia and the continent in various spheres ahead of the second Russia-Africa Summit.
The US-led military drills held in Ghana and Ivory Coast are not serving the interests of African people, as drills main purpose is to turn Africans against Russia, expert tells Sputnik.
Africa must fulfill its local demand before it is able to become a key partner contributing to Europe s energy security, Uganda National Oil Company Limited CEO Proscovia Nabbanja told Sputnik.
Malian transitional Prime Minister Choguel Kokalla Maiga, in an interview with Sputnik, has revealed that Mali will continue military cooperation with Russia as the country is satisfied with Russia-supplied military equipment.