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Russia, Burkina Faso talk military cooperation
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Russia, Burkina Faso talk military cooperation

Hindustan Times  

Oct 9 - Russia's Defence Minister Andrei Belousov and prime minister of Burkina Faso, Apollinaire J. Kyelem de Tambela, discussed in Moscow expanding military ties, the Russian defence ministry said on Tuesday. Russia, Burkina Faso talk military cooperation WHY IS IT IMPORTANT Moscow has been pursuing a combination of military, diplomatic, and economic interests in Africa, vying with the West …

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Why African nations are turning to Russia
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Why African nations are turning to Russia

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Russia's top diplomat pledged help …

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What to know about Russia’s growing footprint in Africa
6 months, 2 weeks ago

What to know about Russia’s growing footprint in Africa

Associated Press  

DAKAR, Senegal — Russia’s top diplomat pledged help and military assistance while on a whirlwind tour of several countries in Africa’s sub-Saharan region of Sahel this week, as Moscow seeks to grow its influence in the restive, mineral-rich section of the continent. Moscow has aggressively expanded its military cooperation with African nations by using the private security company Wagner and …

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Russia’s top diplomat promises more military support for Burkina Faso as he tours West Africa
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Russia’s top diplomat promises more military support for Burkina Faso as he tours West Africa

Associated Press  

OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso — Russia’s foreign minister on Wednesday pledged more support to Burkina Faso in fighting militant groups as he pressed his whirlwind tour of West Africa in an attempt to fill a vacuum left by the region’s traditional Western partners. “Russian instructors have been working here and their number will increase,” Lavrov said, adding that Russia has been …

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Explained | The Wagner group’s actions in Africa
1 year, 7 months ago

Explained | The Wagner group’s actions in Africa

The Hindu  

The story so far: After fighting erupted in Sudan’s capital Khartoum on April 15, questions have been raised over the involvement of the Wagner group, which has been active in African countries for years. Despite its involvement in the Russia-Ukraine war, the Wagner group’s presence in Africa has continued. Additionally, the West has been raising concerns over human rights violations …

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Harris pledges aid to Ghana amid security, economic concerns
1 year, 8 months ago

Harris pledges aid to Ghana amid security, economic concerns

Associated Press  

ACCRA, Ghana — With fears of terrorism and Russian mercenaries rippling through West Africa, Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday opened her weeklong trip to the continent by vowing support for Ghana, a democratic pillar in the region that’s being squeezed by an economic crisis and security concerns. Harris announced $100 million in assistance for the region and pledged that …

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Africa has peaceful polls in 2022 but hit by coups, droughts
2 years ago

Africa has peaceful polls in 2022 but hit by coups, droughts

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The climate crisis is hitting Africa “first and hardest,” …

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Africa has peaceful polls in 2022 but hit by coups, droughts
2 years ago

Africa has peaceful polls in 2022 but hit by coups, droughts

Associated Press  

HARARE, Zimbabwe — Elections, coups, disease outbreaks and extreme weather are some of the main events that occurred across Africa in 2022. The climate crisis is hitting Africa “first and hardest,” said Kevin Mugenya, a senior resilience and food security advisor for Africa at Mercy Corps, an international charity. Rising food prices due to the Ukraine war harshly affected sub-Saharan …

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Russian role in Burkina Faso crisis comes under scrutiny
2 years, 2 months ago

Russian role in Burkina Faso crisis comes under scrutiny

Associated Press  

OUAGADOUOU, Burkina Faso — Within hours of Burkina Faso’s second coup this year, the head of Russia’s shadowy mercenary outfit Wagner Group was among the first to congratulate the new junta leader in West Africa. “The Burkina Faso coup that we just witnessed could be the first example of Russia playing a part in instigating a coup rather than just …

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Hunger grips Burkina Faso due to increasing jihadi violence
2 years, 7 months ago

Hunger grips Burkina Faso due to increasing jihadi violence

The Independent  

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