Russia, Red Sea and Sudan

Russia gains strategic Red Sea foothold with Sudan base deal
The Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali Jusuf Sharif confirmed that his country will allow Russia to establish a naval base in Port Sudan on the Red Sea coast. Moscow has been actively seeking such an agreement,
Russian Navy Gets Big Boost in Red Sea
The Russian navy will establish a base on the Red Sea after discussions with Sudan, replacing its previous base in Syria.
'No obstacles' to Russian Red Sea base - Sudan
Sudan has said a final deal has been agreed with Russia to establish a naval base on the war-torn country's Red Sea coast, saying there were "no obstacles" to it. An agreement was discussed under former President Omar al-Bashir, but the military government that overthrew him had later said the matter was under review.
Russia Might Have a New Foreign Naval Base—In Sudan
Per the terms of the announced deal, Russia will establish its naval base near Port Sudan with a 25-year lease.
Russia Gets Sudan Agreement to Build Naval Base, Tass Reports
Russia and Sudan reached an agreement on Moscow establishing a naval base on the Red Sea nation’s coast, Tass said, citing the North African country’s foreign minister.
Final deal on Russian Red Sea base agreed - Sudan
Sudan has said a final deal has been agreed with Russia to establish a naval base on the war-torn country's Red Sea coast, saying there were "no obstacles" to it. An agreement was discussed under former President Omar al-Bashir,
Sudan to allow Russia to build its first naval base in Africa
Sudan will allow Russia to build its first naval base in Africa, the country's foreign minister, Ali Youssef, said during a visit to Moscow on Feb. 12. "Sudan and Russia have reached an understanding on the agreement regarding the Russian naval base,
Global marine fuel sales jump in 2024 on Red Sea diversions
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A new ocean? Scientists track dramatic (but slow) changes near Africa.
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Trump’s Gaza proposal dashes shipping industry’s Red Sea hopes
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Oil tanker attacked last year crosses Red Sea as Houthi ceasefire holds
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Africa's most remote country that's like a 'mini Italy'
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The impact of the Red Sea crisis: How Africa is braving the choppy waters
The Red Sea crisis has sent ripples through supply chains worldwide. For South African farmers, however, the impacts have been mitigated by a combination of strategic agility and a steadfast ...
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Suez Canal Expects ‘Further Stability’ in Coming Weeks
Suez Canal Authority chairman Osama Rabie recently met with Maersk CEO Vincent Clerc, as the ocean carrier and others still ...
Maersk eyes 4% market growth in 2025, uncertainty over tariffs and Red Sea
The shipping giant has seen no changes in cargo flows due to the threats of tariffs so far. Read more at straitstimes.com.