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Russian military personnel have recently entered an airbase in Niger that hostsed U.S. troops. an air base in Niger Russian military personnel have entered an airbase in Niger that hosts some U.S This development occurs amid heightened tensions between the U.S. and Russia over the conflict in Ukraine Meanwhile, Russia seeks to strengthen relations with African nations, positioning itself as a friendly Mali, a close Russian ally, hosts the Wagner Group mercenary force.

(Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link Ayize claire Jun 18, 2024 Cyril Ramaphosa and Putin shake hands before Russia A statement on the Kremlin website noted hopes for further strengthening the partnership between Russia Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, both nations have sought African support, with foreign ministers the invasion, South Africa later adopted a nuanced stance, abstaining from several U.N. votes against Russia

US Military Seeks New Strategies in West Africa Following Niger's Partnership with Russia Facebook X presence in West Africa following Niger's decision to expel American forces in favor of a partnership with Russia Burkina Faso, and Mali are less inclined to cooperate with Western nations and increasingly turn to Russia

next decade, include South Korea’s Kepco and its subsidiary Korea Hydro Nuclear Power Corporation, and Russia Burkina Faso and Uganda have agreements with Russia and China to build their first nuclear power plants

This development presents a challenge to US rivals like China and Russia, who have previously held significant

Africa | War & Conflicts Russians Pay Tribute to Wagner Fighters Killed in Mali Battle Mbeki edmond Aug 4, 2024 Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link Over 70 Russians gathered near the Kremlin to honor against Tuareg rebels and Islamist militants in Mali In a poignant ceremony near the Kremlin, over 70 Russians In Moscow, just a few hundred meters from the Kremlin, dozens of Russians mourned the fallen. assisting local troops with Russian-supplied equipment.

Africa | War & Conflicts Al Qaeda Affiliate Claims Deadly Ambush on Russian Mercenaries and Malian Soldiers Jul 29, 2024 Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link An Al Qaeda affiliate claims to have killed 50 Russian Wagner mercenaries and 10 Malian soldiers An affiliate of Al Qaeda has announced that it killed 50 Russian are trainers, not Wagner mercenaries, and are aiding local troops with Russian-supplied equipment. Several Russian military bloggers reported at least 20 Wagner fatalities.

support in nations like Canada, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, to around 55% in countries such as Kenya, Russia

support in nations like Canada, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, to around 55% in countries such as Kenya, Russia

backdrop of shifting dynamics in Franco-African relations and the growing influence of global powers like Russia

military coup last year, Niger has been distancing itself from France and building closer ties with Russia

conflict threatens the stability and economic prospects of both nations as Niger aligns more closely with Russia