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Kenya’s Failed Sputnik V Deal Used Emirati Resale Scheme

Documents obtained by The Moscow Times show a failed agreement used the same controversial resale deal linked to a royal middleman in the UAE.
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Russia Confirms 600 More Instructors Sent to C.Africa

Six hundred Russian security instructors have recently been sent to the Central African Republic, the foreign ministry said on Thursday.
CAR Troubles

Bomb Kills 2 CAR Police, 3 Russian Paramilitaries: Govt

A military convoy struck a roadside bomb in the northwest of the conflict-wracked Central African Republic.
free of charge

Russia Delivers Weapons to C. African Republic – Envoy

The shipment of 5,000 pieces of small arms is the third delivery in as many years.
verification needed

C.Africa to Probe Claims of Abuse By Troops, Russian Forces

UN experts have sounded the alarm over alleged "major rights violations" by Russian forces sent to shore up the CAR's beleaguered armed forces.
strategic foothold

Sudan Suspends Planned Russian Naval Base – Reports

A former Russian Navy admiral said he believes Sudan suspended its agreement with Russia under U.S. pressure but Moscow denied the reports.
expanding footprint

Russia to Invest $11B in Volatile Central African Republic's Reconstruction – Minister

Moscow has expanded its activities in the Central African Republic in exchange for major concessions in the country's rich mining sector.
shadow army

Reports of Major Abuses by Russian Mercenaries in C. Africa – UN Experts

The alleged abuses include mass summary executions, arbitrary detentions and torture.
cost competition

Russia’s Coronavirus Vaccine More Expensive for Africa Than Western Jabs – FT

The Russian Direct Investment Fund maintains that Sputnik V's $9.75 price tag “is the same for all markets.”
WITHDRAWAL

Russia Pulling 'Military Instructors' Out of Central African Republic

Russia told the UN it plans to withdraw the 300 "military instructors" it sent to the Central African Republic at the end of 2020.
‘PUTIN’S CHEF’

Russian Tycoon Prigozhin Offers Tombstone for Journalists Killed in Central Africa

The three died while investigating the Wagner mercenary group, which has been linked to Prigozhin.
pre-election tensions

Russian Role in C.Africa Grows Ahead of Weekend Vote

Russia has sent arms and is an open supporter of incumbent President Faustin Archange Touadera who is on course to win a second term on Sunday.
seeking stability

Russia Sent '300 Military Instructors' to C.Africa – Ministry

Russia "promptly responded" to a request from CAR's government after an alleged attempted coup ahead of upcoming elections.
political unrest

Kremlin Voices 'Serious Concern' Over C.Africa Crisis

Reports earlier Monday said that Russia had dispatched "hundreds" of troops to the impoverished country. 
new theater of conflict

Troll Crackdown Exposes France-Russia Rivalry in Africa

While information warfare is nothing new, Facebook was still surprised to see two countries fighting head-on in a third region.
geopolitical clout

Russia Signs Deal to Open Naval Base in Sudan

Russia's Navy will be allowed to keep up to four ships at the base at a time, including nuclear-powered vessels.
adversarial stance

Macron Accuses Russia, Turkey of Promoting Anti-French Sentiment in Africa

The French president accused Moscow and Ankara of trying "to play on post-colonial resentment."
strategic spot

Russia to Open Nuclear Warship Logistics Hub in Sudan

The Russian Navy will station up to four warships and up to 300 service members in a Sudanese port. 
widening foothold

Russia Opens Military Office in Central African Republic

Moscow is also considering expanding its pool of military instructors in CAR.
appeal for aid

Africa Asks Russia for Coronavirus Aid: Foreign Ministry

“The Africans need a wide range of medical equipment,” Russia's Foreign Ministry said.
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