Tag: Russia-Africa Relations
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🇧🇫🇲🇱🇳🇪🇷🇺 Russia to Deploy Strategic Communications Satellite for Sahel Alliance, Reshaping Regional Security and Influence
In a move signaling a major geopolitical realignment in West Africa, Russia has agreed to support Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger in developing a shared communications satellite. This initiative, spearheaded by Moscow, aims to create an independent orbital infrastructure for the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), directly challenging traditional Western hegemony in the region’s critical…
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🇷🇺 African Lives as Cannon Fodder: The Disturbing Exploitation of Recruits in Russia’s War Machine
By Wangari Njuguna A grim pattern of exploitation is emerging from the battlefields of Ukraine, one that echoes the darkest chapters of colonial history. African men, lured by promises of lucrative salaries and Russian passports, are instead finding themselves trapped in a cycle of deception, abuse, and brutal sacrifice within the Russian military machine. Their…
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🇸🇸Russia Strengthens Diplomatic Ties with South Sudan Through New Ambassador Appointment
💡 | Quick Summary: Russian President Vladimir Putin has appointed Alexander Kosmodemyansky as Russia’s first dedicated ambassador to South Sudan, signaling strengthened diplomatic engagement with the African nation that gained independence in 2011. A New Chapter in Russia-South Sudan Relations In a significant move to strengthen diplomatic ties with African nations, Russian President Vladimir Putin…
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🇧🇫🇷🇺 Synergy in Sahel: Russia to Deliver Cutting-Edge Mobile Lab to Burkina Faso as Ties Deepen
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso – In a significant step to bolster Burkina Faso’s public health infrastructure, Russia has pledged to deliver a state-of-the-art mobile anti-epidemic laboratory to the West African nation by December 2024. The announcement came during a high-profile meeting between Burkina Faso’s revolutionary leader, President Ibrahim Traoré, and Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilyov, who…
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Russian Oil in West Africa: The Role of Demex and the Risks to African Sovereignty
In the wake of Western sanctions imposed due to the Ukraine conflict, Russia has sought alternative avenues to distribute its oil, with West Africa emerging as a significant destination. Central to this operation is Demex, a discreet trading firm based in Dubai, facilitating the flow of Russian petroleum products into the region. Countries Affected and…
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🇷🇺Algerian Ambassador Highlights Opportunities and Challenges in Russia-Africa Cooperation
The Algerian ambassador to Russia, Guennad Boumediene, has emphasized the potential for enhanced cooperation between Russia and African nations despite existing challenges in trade and payment systems. Speaking to Russian media, Boumediene underscored the importance of aligning joint projects with Africa’s long-term development goals outlined in the Agenda 2063 framework. “Africa will be grateful to…
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Russia Strengthens Military-Technical Ties with Over 40 African Nations
Moscow, September 2024 – Russia is deepening its military-technical cooperation with the African continent, with over 40 countries currently engaged in various defense partnerships. This was revealed by Alexander Mikheev, the CEO of Rosoboronexport, the Russian state-owned defense export agency. Expanding Military-Technical Cooperation Speaking about Russia’s strategic focus on Africa, Mikheev emphasized the continent’s critical…
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Between Wagner and Bancroft: Touadéra’s Tricky Security Situation
In the hope of reducing Moscow’s influence, Faustin-Archange Touadéra is seeking to renew ties with Western partners. This delicate diplomatic shift has resulted in an agreement with the US private military company Bancroft, the details of which Africa Intelligence can now reveal. A New Security Partnership The Central African Republic (CAR) has long relied on…
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