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Articles with tag "Africa"

opinion John Lechner

Why Wagner’s Operations in Africa May Be Far From Over, Despite Mali Setback

Western analysts have been too quick to say Wagner’s defeat means that Russia’s practice of exporting mercenaries to Africa has been a failure.

Russian Foreign Ministry Accuses Ukraine of Opening 'Second Front' in Africa

Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova blasted Kyiv for "pandering to terrorist groups in countries on the continent friendly to Moscow."
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What We Know About Russian Mercenary Losses in Mali

Experts say the battles resulted in one of the largest losses suffered by Russian mercenaries in overseas operations, excluding their involvement in Ukraine...
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Wagner Group Confirms Fighters Killed Battling Mali Rebels

The private military outfit did not say how many of its fighters were killed, but previous reports said at least 15 died in the West African nation.
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Mali Army, Russian Allies Suffer Heavy Losses in North – Local Sources

At least 15 Wagner fighters were killed and arrested after three days of fighting, a former UN mission worker in Kidal said.
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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