Thursday, October 9, 2014

Russia, Africa, Ebola, Ukraine, and African Markets

Pambazuka News published on 8 October 2014 a useful summary titled "The Threat of Ebola and Russia's Response" by Kester Kenn Klomegah, an independent researcher who specializes in Russia-Africa relations.  The article assesses Russia's contribution to combating Ebola in West Africa.

Klomegah authored another piece for Pambazuka News dated 9 October 2014 titled "Russian Markets Attracting African Exporters."  It looks at Russia's efforts to find replacement markets in Africa for agriculture products that have been sanctioned by both Russia and Western countries following Russian intervention in Ukraine.