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Arab League's African members seek impossible consensus on Ukraine

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“Africa in the Russia-Ukraine war”

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Africa in the Russia-Ukraine war

Despite taking place thousands of kilometres from Africa, Russia's invasion of Ukraine is having a substantial impact on the continent's economies and governments. Facing hurdles in the supply of grain, fertiliser and fuel, and starved of Russian investment, especially in mining projects, African countries are trying to adapt to the crisis while Moscow and Western countries are lobbying hard to bring them into line with their respective positions. [...]

Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary General of the Arab League. © Arab League/Twitter

Split in its response to the Russian offensive in Ukraine, the Arab League has quietly set up a small task force to address the issue. This will be no easy task for the team primarily comprised of African members of the league. [...] (333 words)

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