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Weidel Criticises Merz Over New Ukraine Aid

Alternative for Germany (AfD) leader Alice Weidel has criticised Chancellor Friedrich Merz over Germany’s latest financial and military support for Ukraine, arguing that Berlin is committing additional taxpayer funds abroad while facing financial pressures at home. Weidel made the remarks after Merz
October 7, 2026

Russia-Afghanistan Trade Surges 2.5-Fold

Trade between Russia and Afghanistan increased 2.5-fold during the first seven months of 2026 compared with the same period last year, highlighting a rapid expansion of economic ties between Moscow and Kabul. The figure was announced following a meeting in Moscow between
October 6, 2026

What Should Tanzania Demand From Russia?

As Tanzania prepares for deeper engagement with Russia ahead of the Third Russia–Africa Summit in Moscow on October 28–29, 2026, the country faces a familiar African problem: how to turn diplomatic promises into factories, jobs, technology and measurable economic gains. Tanzania and
October 5, 2026

Russia and Africa’s Food Security Revolution

Russia is becoming an increasingly important supplier of food and agricultural inputs to Africa, raising hopes that Russian fertiliser, technology and agricultural expertise could help the continent increase food production. But for Tanzania and other African countries, the bigger question is whether
October 5, 2026

Tanzania Weighs Russia Nuclear Technology Amid Energy Ambitions

Tanzania is increasingly looking to nuclear energy as a possible source of long-term electricity, with Russia emerging as a major potential technology partner. But behind the promise of reliable power and industrialisation lies a difficult question: could dependence on Russian nuclear technology
October 5, 2026

Can Russia Help Africa Escape The Dollar?

As Tanzania looks to deepen economic ties with Russia, the debate over whether Africa can reduce its dependence on the US dollar is gaining new attention. Moscow has promoted local-currency trade and alternative payment systems as part of a broader effort to
October 5, 2026

Tanzania’s Non-Aligned Future Faces a New Test

Tanzania’s long-standing policy of non-alignment is facing a new geopolitical test as competition between the United States, China, Russia, India and other major powers increasingly reaches Africa. Rather than choosing one geopolitical bloc, Tanzania’s current foreign-policy framework explicitly supports non-alignment and South-South
October 3, 2026

Africa’s 54 Votes Still Struggle for Global Power

Africa has one of the largest voting blocs in the international system, with 54 African Union member states represented at the United Nations. Yet the continent continues to face difficulties converting its numerical strength into coordinated geopolitical influence. The African Group at
October 3, 2026
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