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Interpol Launches Human Trafficking Probe Into Tatarstan Drone Factory

An acceleration program is suspected of being a front to lure large numbers of young women from the Global South to work at the Alabuga drone assembly...

Tunisia Releases 11 Russian Nationals Following Terrorism Allegations

Russia’s Embassy in Tunis claimed the Russians were detained on a “sightseeing” tour of Roman monuments in Haidra on the Algerian border.

Russia, African Juntas Blast Ukraine as They Deepen Ties

Moscow is hosting the foreign ministers of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger amid a broader push to expand its influence in Africa.

Journalists Jailed in Chad Over Alleged Wagner Ties

Prosecutors said the arrests stemmed from documents allegedly showing the journalists provided information on Chad’s security and economy.

Central African Republic Leader Arrives in Moscow for Bilateral Talks

As part of the three-day visit, President Faustin-Archange Touadera will meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin.

Russia Eyes Libya to Replace Syria as Africa Launchpad

The fall of Russian ally Bashar al-Assad in Syria has disrupted the Kremlin's strategy not only for the Mediterranean but also for Africa, pushing it to...

Sanctioned Russia Sells Shares in Angolan Diamond Mines

Russia's diamond giant Alrosa was until now a joint owner of Angola's Catcoa mine, the fourth-largest in the world, and Luele mine, in partnership with...

Putin Promises Africa ‘Total Support’ in Anti-West Pitch to Continent

The conference with African officials is another chance for Russia to promote its vision of a "multipolar world" a month after it hosted the BRICS summit...

AP Investigates Russia’s Recruitment of African Women to Make Drones: What We Learned

Drawn to Russia by promises of plane tickets, education, higher salaries and a “European” adventure, the young women instead end up at a drone plant...

Bodies of Wagner Fighters Killed in Mali Repatriated to Russia

Russian mercenaries suffered heavy losses against Tuareg rebels in July in what experts called one of the deadliest battles for Wagner in overseas operations...

Tolstoy Descendants Feud Over Russian Peace Prize

The prize, first awarded this September, was given to the African Union at a ceremony in Moscow.

JPMorgan, HSBC Handled Payments for Wagner’s Africa Operations – Report

But reporting by the Financial Times suggests that neither bank knowingly handled transactions for Wagner’s front companies.

3 Russian Men Arrested in Chad, Foreign Ministry Says

One of the men, Maxim Shugaley, is under EU sanctions for having worked directly under Yevgeny Prigozhin at the Wagner Group's PR department.

Russia Approves Construction of Fuel Pipeline in Congo

The pipeline was originally announced in 2017 but was then delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Russian Man Jailed 8 Years for Murder of Gabonese Student

State prosecutors had requested an 11-year sentence for Daniil Fomin, who was charged with murdering François Ndjelassili in August 2023.

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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."

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...

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.

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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