Kester Klomegah

*Kestér Kenn Klomegâh is a versatile researcher and a passionate contributor, most of his well-resourced articles are reprinted elsewhere in a number of reputable foreign media.
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Re-evaluating Media Performance in Russia and Africa

Under the auspices of the Faculty of Journalism of Lomonosov Moscow State University, the Russian-African Club, in late April, held its IV International Forum of Journalists from Russia and Africa, which marked another historical milestone. According to an established annual tradition, discussions were…

Women Focus: Expanding Cultural Dialogue and Opportunities

Ahead of the World Public Summit Africa, an exhibition of the Women of Africa in Art award winners was opened in Addis Ababa, capital of Ethiopia. The Golla Gallery, in Addis Ababa, hosted the opening of the exhibition featuring finalists and winners of the African Women in Art Award (AWAA) 2025.

France Ensuring Africa's Partnership Sustainability

United States-Israeli war in the Islamic Republic of Iran, shattering Africa's economic landscape and leaving an emotional devastation. Europe is fractured, but completely. France has taken the initiative to create a platform in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, located in East Africa. More than 2,500…

Ethiopia Targets $2.4 Billion at Forthcoming Investment Forum

Welcome to Ethiopia, East African country largely diversifying its investment portfolio, and targeting $2.4 billion new investments. While internal challenges noticeably remain, the Ethiopian Investment Commission has reassured government steps and measures to sustain foreign direct investment inflows…

Russia Facilitates Travel and Tourism for Africans

Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, has reiterated the official statement on expanding 'visa-free' travel between Russia and Africa, signaling Kremlin's earlier position on facilitating people-to-people movement and raising cultural interaction. The question of 'visa-free' travel…

Today's Geopolitics Influencing Africa's Food Sovereignty

While adapting to the rapidly geopolitical changes, Africa has to review its relations with external partners over food security from diverse perspectives. In the economic context, Africa can demonstrate concern by analyzing the distinctive challenges its agricultural sector faces, redesign agricultural…

Russia: Putin Receives Newly Appointed Foreign Ambassadors in Bolshoi Kremlin Palace

The geopolitical situation and the economic architecture are rapidly changing, creating new conditions for Russia to get committed to the ideals of a multipolar world, President Vladimir Putin said at a ceremony to receive diplomatic credentials from newly appointed foreign ambassadors in Alexandrovsky…

Lavrov's 'Ubuntu' Philosophy Contracts With Russia-Africa Media Cooperation

In a critical assessment, Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, at the plenary session of the Ministerial Conference held in Cairo, Egypt, noted completely the absence of African media and accredited African journalists in the Russian Federation, explaining that the media can contribute immensely…

United States and Russia Resolving Trade Issues and Seeking New Business Opportunities

Despite the complexities posed by Russia-Ukraine crisis, United States has been taking conscious steps to improve commercial relations with Russia. Unsurprisingly, Russia, on the other hand, is also moving to restore and normalise its diplomacy, negotiating for direct connections of air-routes and passionate…

Great-Power Rivalry Reawakening Russia to Geopolitical Realities in Africa

With heightening geopolitical situation, a new wave is entirely blowing from Russia to Africa, fortifying the emerging multipolar world with emphasis on Africa and the Global South. Russia's policy approach toward Africa is increasingly changing, incorporating most the areas and spheres as ready…