Nouvelle publication sur l'accord de défense entre la #Russie et São Tomé-et-Príncipe signé en mai dernier pour la revue Regard sur l'Est
https://regard-est.com/russie-signature-dun-accord-de-defense-avec-sao-tome-et-principe
#CPLP
But the ball is now in the West's (and particularly #Portugal's) court to address #GuineaBissau's concerns and agency. Embaló visited Kyiv in October 2022. In a similar way to his current praise of all the support received from the USSR, he then underlined quite close historical relations. He expressed his shock by Russian aggression and its visible consequences. He also called #Ukraine a "strategic partner".
This comes on the heels of #Russia writing off nearly $27 million, equivalent of 80% of #GuineaBissau's debt. The #CPLP and #Portugal are currently worried about Russia's diplomatic offensive in Portuguese-speaking African countries (#PALOP). I have stated recently for Expresso that the country was one of Russia's most obvious next target within PALOP.
#Ukraine
#GuineaBissau special forces to be trained in #Chechnya
The Portuguese-speaking country has a security agreement with #Russia since 2019. The decision was taken as Guinea-Bissau's president Umaro Sissoco Embaló visited Moscow and Grozny. In Moscow, he stated his country was Russia's "permanent ally" and "reliable partner".
Travels on the continent, meetings with African heads of state, opening of new embassies will not be enough to sway #PALOP/African countries one way or another. Of primary importance is to address African concerns and adapt to African agency. A fact that #Portugal has failed to learn so far, if we are to believe its recent reaction to the #Russia-#SãoTomé deal.
At the same time, upholding of the #UN charter is of paramount concern for #Africa. All of those countries have condemned the violation of Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity - albeit vocalizing this condemnation more or less openly. Only #CapeVerde and #SãoToméandPríncipe have consistently supported #Ukraine at the UN General Assembly.
#Angola and #CapeVerde are openly getting closer to the West as a result of inner policy concerns, but #Russia has friendly ties with most countries of the region, ties those countries do not rush to strain. Those ties have been helped by recent Russian efforts at strengthening its influence on the continent and getting rid of Western competitors.
#Ukraine #CPLP #PALOP
As the title states, #Angola stands to benefit the most, as #EU countries are looking for alternate energy suppliers. However, the most immediate consequence has been the challenge to food security presented by the blockade of the #BlackSea. This has been a major tool for Ukrainian policy through the "Grain from #Ukraine" initiative. #Mozambique is one of the main recipients.
The main points of the interview I gave to Expresso about the Portuguese-speaking African countries (#PALOP) and the Russian invasion of #Ukraine (behind paywall)
(#Angola, #CapeVerde, #EquatorialGuinea, #GuineaBissau, #Mozambique, #SãoToméandPríncipe)
Yes, the #CPLP is Putin's next target in #Africa. Some countries are at the moment easier catches than others (namely #GuineaBissau and #Mozambique).
It will depend in a great part on the specific histories, memories and strategic imperatives of those countries.
STP's government thus expresses its grievances towards their traditional partners. #Portugal has been active, but not effective enough on the archipelago.
#Russia #SãoToméandPríncipe #Angola #Mozambique #CaboVerde #Portugal
#Portugal however has been pro-active in her cooperation with #STP and the wider Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (#CPLP), including by pushing a mobility deal that put her at odds with the #EU commission. Some fear the newest agreement might threaten CPLP itself. There is also, as elsewhere in #Africa, the question of whether this Russian partnership will endanger French and #US involvement.
Resumo do dia até então; quinta (11) —
Expansão da rede Biondocraft na África (#Angola), Clínica, ouvi samba instrumental com estudo de língua portuguesa para concursos públicos, receita de pão caseiro (na máquina de pão, facilidades!)
#food #cooking #cozinha #saude #health #study #cplp #portuguese #samba #Musica #Brasil #cultura #instrumental
suspeitava do que significa a palavra ínfimo e confirmei.
Presença de Lula na cúpula da Comunidade dos Países de Língua Portuguesa (#CPLP) reaproxima Brasil dos países africanos de língua portuguesa e do Atlântico Sul https://www.brasildefato.com.br/2023/08/26/presenca-de-lula-na-cupula-da-cplp-reaproxima-brasil-dos-paises-africanos-de-lingua-portuguesa-e-do-atlantico-sul
Que el Mundo sepa que hoy cumple 400 dias SECUESTRADO por el gobierno de Cabo Verde el Diplomatico venezolano #AIexSaab LIBERTAD YA #400DíasDeSecuestro #CPLP
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