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AFRICA ALLEGATIONS

Russia’s VTB Bribe Claim May Set Back Kremlin Bank's Africa Ambitions

Senior bank executive accused of taking $2 million in kickbacks.

Wagner Group

7 Kremlin-Linked Mercenaries Killed in Mozambique in October — Military Sources

Army sources told The Moscow Times about two separate incidents involving ambushes by Islamic State-linked insurgents.

AFRICAN DEBT

Russia’s VTB Bank Demands $500M from Mozambique Government

Mozambique guaranteed $500 million of VTB loans for defense and development projects which have been hit by a corruption scandal.

wave of manipulation

Facebook Suspends Accounts Tied to Putin Ally Over Alleged Africa Meddling

The accounts were said to reach more than 1 million followers in eight African countries.

Private war

5 Russian Mercenaries Reportedly Killed in Mozambique Ambush

The unconfirmed report comes a month after the reported arrival of 200 Russian mercenaries and three helicopters.

Russia in Africa

Supplies of Banknotes from Russia to East Libya Accelerated This Year

A parallel central bank in eastern Libya stepped up deliveries of new banknotes from Russia this year.

NEW WORLD ORDER

At Russia's Inaugural Africa Summit, Moscow Sells Sovereignty

The Kremlin is leaning on its "anti-colonial" past for greater influence in Africa.

opinion

Russia Can’t Compete With China in Africa. Not Yet.

As China asserts itself in the role of the major power in Africa, Moscow’s influence could become a source of irritation.

Explainer

Arms, Oil and Influence: What You Need to Know About Russia's First-Ever Africa Summit

The summit reflects Moscow’s efforts to establish a geopolitical foothold on the continent.

Africa Heads North

Russia Welcomes African Leaders at First-Ever Russia-Africa Summit, in Photos

More than 50 African leaders made their way to Sochi for the inaugural Russia-Africa summit.

Saying hi

Russia Sends Nuclear-Bombers to South Africa in ‘Friendly’ Visit

It is reportedly the first time that Russia lands the TU-160 strategic bombers in Africa.

debt-for-development

Russia Vows to Forgive Ethiopia's Debts Amid Growing Push for Influence in Africa

Russia hopes its debt forgiveness will expand opportunities for military and economic influence on the continent.

opinion

Russia Steps Up Its Game in Africa

The inaugural Russia-Africa summit shows Putin's growing influence on the continent.

Off radar

Russians Onboard in DR Congo Plane Crash, Embassy Says

Debris of the plane has been found but the passengers are still missing.

African influence

Russia Delivers New Batch of Weapons to Central African Republic

Russia is sending weapons and trainers to the African country bolster the government's fight against militia groups.

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.

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