Russian influence in Africa is growing. What might Moscow want?
Jan 18, 2025 · Russian officers from the Wagner group are seen around Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadéra in Bangui, on July 17, 2023, as they are part of the …
The US and Russia compete for influence in Africa | AP News
Sep 11, 2024 · Alexander Bikantov, Russia’s ambassador to Central African Republic, said the base will improve the country’s security. Fidele Gouandjika, adviser to President Faustin …
Central African Republic–Russia relations - Wikipedia
In 2023, the Central African Republic was one of 14 countries to vote against A/C.3/78/L.42 titled "Situation of human rights in the temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, including the …
The US-Russia battle for influence in Africa plays out in Central ...
Alexander Bikantov, Russia’s ambassador to Central African Republic, said the base will improve the country’s security. Fidele Gouandjika, adviser to President Faustin-Archange Touadera, …
Takeaways from AP's report on Russian and U.S. influence in Central ...
Sep 11, 2024 · BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — In the wake of Russian mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin’s rebellion, a deal was struck between a private U.S. security firm …
What to know about Russia’s growing footprint in Africa
Jun 6, 2024 · An EU parliament study showed that Russia secured access to gold and diamonds in the Central African Republic, cobalt in Congo, gold and oil in Sudan, chromite in …
US-Russia battle for influence plays out in Central African Republic
Sep 14, 2024 · Russia is refurbishing a military base some 50 miles from Bangui. Alexander Bikantov, Russia’s ambassador to Central African Republic, said the base will improve the …
Russia’s Influence in the Central African Republic
Aug 11, 2023 · Russia’s influence and operations in Africa have significantly expanded in the last five years. In the cases of the Central African Republic, Sudan, and Mali, Moscow has …
Russia’s Strategy in the Central African Republic
Feb 12, 2021 · As violence intensifies in the Central African Republic, Russia is expanding its military and diplomatic involvement in the conflict. On 22 December, Russia expanded its …
Moscow’s Southward March: Russia’s Geopolitical Maneuvers in …
Jan 23, 2025 · The Kremlin’s anti-Western rhetoric, which portrays France and the United States as exploitative neocolonial powers, has resonated in the Sahel and West Africa, particularly in …