Coup attempt in West Africa's Burkina Faso

The military government of Burkina Faso announced that a coup attempt was suppressed on September 26. Several people involved in the incident were detained, the government said, adding that those behind the coup attempt would be identified.

Zelenskyy's remarkable Russia warning on Africa

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned the world against Russia's activities in Africa and said that the Russians are trying to create chaos in Africa and distract the world. Also, he noted that Ukraine, as a civilized nation, does not recognize that Crimea belongs to Russia. Other countries do not recognize it either, so the situation is not sustainable, there will be permanent chaos.

Coup fears in two African countries

Cameroon and Rwanda started to take measures against possible coup attempts after the coup in Gabon. Cameroonian President Paul Biya and Rwandan President Paul Kagame dismissed a large number of officials in the army and the Ministry of Defence.

Countries invited to BRICS announced

The member countries gathered in Johannesburg, the capital of South Africa, to "increase the global influence" of BRICS and announced that new countries would be invited to the organization. It was reported that invitations will be sent to Saudi Arabia, Argentina, United Arab Emirates, Iran, Egypt, and Ethiopia for BRICS membership.

Prigozhin's remarkable promises to Africa

Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin released his first video message after the failed coup. Speaking in military camouflage and with his weapon, Prigozhin drew attention to Africa in the video and claimed that they were working for the people of Africa. The leader of the mercenary group is allegedly in Africa.

Rebel Africa refuses visa to France

Mali has taken a decision that will be a lesson for its former colonizer, France. Mali, declared a "red zone" by France, announced that it has stopped issuing visas to French citizens on the basis of reciprocity. France had issued a travel warning to Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso.

Putin says he is open to peace negotiations

A day after the end of the Russia-Africa summit, Russian President Putin said that African leaders had not rejected peace negotiations with Ukraine as part of the peace plan. He said that while Moscow was in favor of peace, Ukraine continued its offensive. 

Wagner to increase troop numbers in Africa

Prigozhin, the leader of the Russian mercenary group Wagner, spoke to the Afrique Media TV channel broadcasting in Cameroon. Prigojin stated that the number of Wagner's troops in Africa will not decrease, on the contrary, they are ready to increase the number of troops.

Russia signs agreements with 40 African countries

On the last day of the Russia-Africa summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Moscow has signed cooperation agreements with more than 40 African countries in the military and technical fields. He said they are providing weapons and technology to African states, some of them free of charge. 

Putin's 'handful of donations' will have no impact, UN says

After Putin guaranteed grain to 6 African countries at the Russia-Africa summit, the United Nations says this 'handful of donations' will do nothing. Russian President Putin has claimed that 70 percent of grain exported through the Black Sea Grain Agreement goes to the West.

Putin guarantees African leaders 50,000 tons of grain

A total of 25,000 to 50,000 tons of grain will be provided free of charge to African countries within four months, Russian President Putin said in his opening speech at the second Russia-Africa summit. African leaders, who say they are suffering after the Black Sea Grain Agreement, warned Putin that the world is on the brink of collapse.

Second Russia-Africa summit

Russian President Putin is preparing to host African leaders in St. Peterburg for a second meeting. The agenda of the 17 leaders will include the war in Ukraine and the problem of grain and fertilizer in African countries after the suspension of the Black Sea Grain Agreement.

Putin guarantees grain to Africa

Russian President Putin has promised to send African countries the grain they cannot get from Ukraine, either commercially or free of charge.

'Putin's arrest would be a declaration of war'

South African President Ramaphosa said the arrest of Russian President Putin if he attends an economic summit would amount to a "declaration of war" by his country. "It would be inconsistent with our Constitution to risk engaging in war with Russia," Ramaphosa added.

South Africa faces arrest of Putin if he attends summit

An invitation was also sent to Russian President Putin for the BRICS summit. However, since Putin has a warrant out for his arrest, South Africa has to arrest the Russian leader when he enters the country. South African President Ramaphosa will therefore try to persuade Putin not to come to the summit when they meet.

Trucks set on fire in South Africa

South Africa deployed the army in four provinces after at least two trucks were set on fire on national highways last week. The jailing of the former head of state is thought to be the cause, but there is no evidence of any link between the two incidents.

S. Africa attackers break into the garden of a house

In South Africa, three people entered the garden of a house and opened fire. 6 people died and 4 people were injured in the attack. While the suspect has not yet been arrested, search efforts are ongoing.

Nitrate spill kills 16 people in South Africa

In Johannesburg, the largest city in the Republic of South Africa, 16 people, including three children, were killed when toxic nitrate gas leaked from a compound of compressed metal gas shacks. Late last year, in Noel eve 41 people died from the same cause.

African leaders meet Putin for 'peace mission'

After Kyiv, African leaders traveled to St. Petersburg, aiming to start peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. The leaders met with Russian President Putin and said they were looking for a path to peace in the conflict. But both sides refuse to sit at the negotiating table until their demands are met.

African leaders meet Putin for 'peace mission'

After Kyiv, African leaders traveled to St. Petersburg, aiming to start peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. The leaders met with Russian President Putin and said they were looking for a path to peace in the conflict. But both sides refuse to sit at the negotiating table until their demands are met.