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Russia says plan to boost role in Africa includes 'sensitive' security ties

  • Russia announced plans to expand its economic and security cooperation with African countries in 2023-2026, focusing on sensitive defense ties in West and Central Africa.
  • This followed Russia's 2019 Africa summit and was influenced by geopolitical rivalry, waning Western presence, and Russia's restructuring after the 2023 Wagner mutiny.
  • Despite rhetoric, Russian firms have withdrawn from key projects in Zimbabwe, Uganda, Sierra Leone, and Angola due to political, financial, and operational challenges.
  • Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov affirmed Russia aims to develop comprehensive interactions emphasizing economic investment and defense, stating cooperation includes "sensitive areas related to defence and security."
  • These developments suggest Russia seeks to fill security voids left by Western withdrawals, but its economic presence remains limited amid institutional obstacles and low state support.
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Russia skirts Western sanctions to ramp up its military footprint in Africa

Even as it pursues its invasion of Ukraine, Russia is also expanding its military footprint in Africa. Russia has used sanctioned cargo vessels to deliver a growing array of weaponry to sub-Saharan conflict zones where a fledgling Russian armed force…

·Colorado Springs, United States
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The Straits Times broke the news in Singapore on Monday, June 9, 2025.
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