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Articles with tag "Africa"

Power influencer

Russia Spreads Influence in Africa Using Nuclear Power – Reports

Critics say few African countries have the capacity to distribute the nuclear energy Russia is exporting, however.
Asylum denied

Russia to Deport Togolese National Facing Death Penalty at Home

“Bozobeyidou Batoma can’t be put on a plane and forced to return to Togo, death awaits him there,” activists warned.
Electoral Intervention

Libya Arrests 2 Russians Accused of Trying to Influence Vote

The suspects reportedly work for a company that “specializes in influencing elections held in several African states.”
Anti-colonial stance

Top Russian Legislator Warns Against Return of Neocolonialism in Africa

As Russia continues its push into Africa, its top lawmaker stressed that the "sovereign right of African states" must be protected.
African dispatch

Russian Troops to Join UN Force in Central African Republic Soon

The Russian troops will form part of a UN mission to help stabilize the country.
African expansion

Russia to Send Military ‘Specialists’ to Republic of Congo

Moscow has signed at least 20 military cooperation deals in sub-Saharan Africa since Western nations sanctioned Russia in 2014.
opinion
Sergei Seregichev

Business as Usual for Russia in Sudan

The era of al-Bashir’s rule in Sudan began early in the morning of June 30, 1989. On that morning the country awoke under a new regime: the Revolutionary...
Sudan coup

Russia Recognizes New Authorities in Sudan – RIA

Russia had previously condemned the ousting of Sudan's longtime leader as "unconstitutional."
backup mission

Russia to Send Soldiers to Central African Republic as Part of UN Force

Putin signed a decree to send up to 30 military personnel to CAR.
Deposed leader

Russians Not Under Threat in Sudan Following Military Coup, Embassy Says

The U.S. and Canada have urged their citizens to avoid the African nation amid ongoing unrest.
Russia reacts

Russian Lawmakers Criticize Sudan Coup as ‘Unconstitutional’

Meanwhile, one senior lawmaker said Russia would seek to continue its strategic partnership with Sudan.
African influence

Russian Operatives Offered Money to Multiple Madagascar Presidential Candidates – BBC

Russia is reportedly pushing to rekindle Cold War ties across African countries with untapped mineral wealth.
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