Tag: Kremlin
Fractured alliance: Russian mercenaries fuel discontent in Mali’s military ranks
Tensions within Mali’s military have intensified following revelations that Russian mercenaries from the Wagner Group — and their successor, the Africa Corps — have disrupted ... Read More
From Paris to Moscow: Sahel juntas cement military ties with Russia
In a landmark move to boost its influence in Africa, Russia last week hosted its first official military consultations with the defense chiefs of Burkina ... Read More
CAR defies Kremlin push to replace Wagner with state-run Africa Corps
The Central African Republic (CAR) is resisting Russian pressure to replace the Wagner Group with the Kremlin’s newly formed Africa Corps, amid demands for cash ... Read More
Ukraine steps up engagement in Africa to counter Russia’s influence in the Sahel
Ukraine is reportedly deepening its presence in Africa, offering military training, humanitarian aid, and diplomatic support to counter Russia’s growing influence, particularly in the Sahel ... Read More
From job offers to war zones: how Russia is recruiting and sacrificing young Africans in Ukraine
Russia’s war in Ukraine has taken on a disturbing new dimension, as media reports confirm that hundreds of young African men are being lured, coerced, ... Read More
Concerns grow over Russia’s deployment of ex-convicts as mercenaries in hotspots across Africa
As the war in Ukraine winds down, African leaders are increasingly alarmed by reports that Russia may be sending ex-convicts disguised as mercenary forces to ... Read More
Guinea’s junta tightens grip on power despite opposition protests
Guinea's military junta, led by Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, is facing mounting resistance from the country's resilient civil society and pro-democracy movement as it seeks to ... Read More
Russia expands its currency trading list to 40 countries, adding Nigeria, Tunisia and Ethiopia
The Kremlin has announced the expansion of the list of "friendly and neutral" African countries whose banks may now trade currencies and derivatives in Russia. ... Read More
With Africa’s ‘France Out’ campaign gaining momentum, Paris’s influence set to erode further — experts
France faces a significant challenge to its influence in West and Central Africa as Chad, Senegal and most recently also Ivory Coast have announced the ... Read More
Assad regime’s collapse threatens Russia’s ambitions in north, sub-Saharan Africa
The fall of Syrian long-time dictator Bashar al-Assad's regime could lead to Russia losing its military bases located in the country and, if this happens, ... Read More