In Africa, Russia has found openings to restore its influence by offering security assistance with fewer conditions than the West and political cover from Western criticism
Theodore Murphy comments on Lavrov’s Africa tour
In Africa, Russia has found openings to restore its influence by offering security assistance with fewer conditions than the West and political cover from Western criticism
Theodore Murphy comments on Lavrov’s Africa tour
Something is really wrong with the global system when Africa has 65% of arable land of the world and Africa is importing 80% of its food
Theodore Murphy discusses the state of international food security with a focus on Africa
[Some in the power apparatus fear that] Dagalo – who is regarded by many observers as a strong man behind the scenes anyway – could also position himself visibly as such with the help of the Russians
Theodore Murphy comments on Sudan’s rapprochement with Russia
Hemeti has been courting the Russians most aggressively and they’ve been responding very positively to those overtures
Theodore Murphy explains how Sudan’s military government is on the fast track to ending the country’s democratic dialogue
We can strike a blow against Russia and we can also do a great service to those [Sudanese] that are out on the street getting arrested and killed to try and realize their democracy,
Theodore Murphy provides insight into how Russian Influence and the Ukraine war are stirring tensions in Suda
Theodore Murphy participates in an interview on Russian-African relations focusing on Sudan
Theodore Murphy features in an article on how Russia is ramping up ties in Africa amidst the Ukraine war
If we want to make sure that we match China, we have to combine all EU initiatives, from both the EU institutions and EU countries to make sure that our footprint is greater than the sum of all parts
Theodore Murphy on the EU’s pledge of €150 billion in funding for major projects in Africa
Obviously, if we agree to lift the patents, vaccine production is not going to start tomorrow. But we could agree in principle instead of opposing it out of hand.
Theodore Murphy on EU-AU cooperation and vaccine patents
China’s global connectivity project, the Belt and Road Initiative was an inspiration for the EU to launch its own project, but they are not exactly in competition.
Theodore Murphy on China and European investments in Africa and the Global Gateway initiative