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Articles with tag "Africa"
africa tour
Moscow to Deploy More Military Instructors in Burkina Faso
"Russian instructors work here and their number will increase," Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said at a news conference in the capital Ouagadougou.
global south
Russian Foreign Minister Visits Guinea on Africa Influence Tour
Sergei Lavrov arrived in the West African nation on Monday, kicking off a wider tour of the continent as Moscow seeks to build its influence.
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Feature
In Conflict-Torn Congo, Russia’s Rebranded Wagner Group Sees Opportunity for Exploitation
Mired in a devastating conflict, Congo is desperate for help. The only groups keen to step in are mercenaries, Russian and otherwise.
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separate compounds
Washington Says Russian Soldiers Deployed at Niger Airbase Housing U.S. Military
Russian military instructors arrived in the West African nation with an air defense system and other equipment earlier in April.
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west africa
Russia Sends Instructors, Air Defense System to Niger
Niger's military government agreed in January to step up military cooperation with Russia after expelling French forces.
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mercenary group
Wagner Resumes Africa Recruitment After Prigozhin’s Death – Report
The new Wagner recruits have reportedly been tasked with training local military personnel and other mercenary fighters in Africa.
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investigation
Gabonese Firm Supplied $1.5 Bln in Aircraft Parts to Russia in 2023
The firm, Ter Assala Parts, may be acting as a front company registered in another country that does business via Gabon.
2 Min read
military junta
Russia, Mali To Strengthen Counterterrorism Efforts
The call came after the attack in Moscow that killed at least 137 people and was claimed by the Islamic State.
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junta partnership
Niger Regime Chief Talks ‘Security Cooperation’ With Putin
Niger has embraced Russia as a fledgling defense partner since the elected president was ousted last year.
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African leader
Chad President Heads to Moscow for Talks With Putin
The Kremlin confirmed the visit and said the two leaders would meet Wednesday to discuss "perspectives for the development of Russian-Chadian relations...
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32-year gap
Russia Reopens Embassy in Burkina Faso Closed in 1992
Since coming to power in September 2022, Burkina Faso's ruling junta has distanced itself from France and moved closer to Russia.
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post-coup contact
Russian Officials Visit Niger to Bolster Military Ties
The trip was the first official visit by a member of the Russian government since Niger's military coup in July.
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grain deal fallout
Russia Has Sent First Free Grain Shipments to Africa
President Vladimir Putin pledged to send 200,000 tons of free grain to six African countries after Moscow withdrew from the Ukrainian grain deal.
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energy needs
Russia to Build Nuclear Power Plant in Burkina Faso
The agreement was signed at the Russian Energy Week in Moscow, which was attended by Burkina Faso's energy minister.
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Feature
An African Student’s Murder Sheds Light on Russia’s Race Problem
While the Kremlin casts itself as a friend of Africa, persistent racism toward African students inside the country paints a different picture.
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African operation
Ukrainian Drones ‘Likely’ Hit Wagner-Backed Sudan Paramilitary – CNN
Ukrainian text is seen on at least one drone controller that appeared to direct the strikes, which bear resemblance to those seen in the war in Ukraine...
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whereabouts unknown
Prigozhin Reappears With Africa Recruitment Video
Dressed in camouflage and armed with a rifle, the PMC Wagner chief was shown standing against the backdrop of a flat desert area in the new video.
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military display
Putin, Several African Leaders Attend Russian Naval Parade
Putin hailed "the brave crews of ships and submarines" at the annual warship parade, without mentioning Ukraine in his speech.
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opinion
Ivan U. Klyszcz
At the Russia-Africa Summit, Russia’s Dual Africa Strategy Was on Full Display
The summit pretended to be all about the presentable public face of Russia-Africa ties — but the hidden “dark” side was also well represented.
6 Min read
promoting partnership
In Photos: Russia Pursues Closer Economic Ties with African Countries at St. Petersburg Summit
In a smaller event than the inaugural Russia-Africa Summit, Russia sought to clinch new partnerships outside the West.
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