FEATURES

Moscow Jamboree: If Russia Cannot Protect Itself, Why Must Africa Keep Coming to It?

Daily Dispatch October 9, 2026

By Oumarou Sanou With barely a month to go before the Third Russia-Africa Summit, scheduled for 28–29 October in Moscow, African delegations face a question that has nothing to do with diplomacy and everything to do with arithmetic: is it worth the risk of flying into a capital that Ukrainian

NEWS

UK Sanctions Tighten Grip on Russia’s War Network

Daily Dispatch June 16, 2026

…Target Nigerian Firm in Global Crackdown The United Kingdom has escalated its economic pressure campaign against Russia with a sweeping new sanctions package targeting what it calls the “shadow infrastructure” sustaining Moscow’s war in Ukraine, including a Nigeria-linked firm accused of facilitating illicit financial flows. In a coordinated announcement on Tuesday,

FEATURES

Russia’s Role in the Widening Insecurity in Africa

Daily Dispatch June 13, 2026

By Ipole Amajama The African continent is once again at the centre of a geopolitical storm. From the Sahel to Nigeria, insecurity is spreading at an alarming speed, threatening fragile states and destabilising entire regions. While local dynamics and systemic weaknesses play a role, Russia’s involvement raises troubling questions about its motives and the consequences […]

NEWS

UK Sanctions Target Russian Drone Supply Chains, Migrant Exploitation Networks

Daily Dispatch May 6, 2026

The United Kingdom has unveiled a sweeping new round of sanctions aimed at crippling Russia’s drone production capabilities and dismantling transnational networks accused of exploiting vulnerable migrants to sustain its war in Ukraine. Announced on May 6, 2026, the measures target 35 individuals and entities linked to human trafficking operations and the supply of critical

NEWS

Over 1,400 Africans Drawn Into Russia-Ukraine War, Hundreds Killed — Investigation Raises Alarm Across Continent

Daily Dispatch April 27, 2026

A disturbing new investigation has uncovered that more than 1,400 African youths have been recruited to fight on the side of Russia in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine War, with over 300 reportedly killed — sparking outrage, concern, and renewed scrutiny of foreign engagement programmes targeting young Africans. The report, released by INPACT, alleges that at least […]

ENTERTAINMENT

Russia Hosts Classical Music Concert in Abuja to Revive Cultural Ties with Nigeria

Daily Dispatch March 22, 2026

The Embassy of the Russian Federation in Nigeria has hosted a special classical music concert in Abuja, describing the event as a significant step toward strengthening cultural dialogue and people-to-people relations between Nigeria and Russia. The event, which drew diplomats, cultural enthusiasts, academics and members of the public, featured performances by three