Climbing sand: Russia’s faltering advance in Africa’s Sahel
For years, Russia has sought to establish itself as a power broker in Africa, using the Sahel as a showcase
According to Reuters European traders said in initial assessments this week that Algeria has made purchases of around $227.75 to $228 a metric ton, cost and freight (c&f) included, were reported. Some traders put the lower end of the range at $227 a ton. Algeria’s purchases are optional origin, but the Black Sea region including Russia was seen as the likely origin of the initial purchases.
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