Mali attacks test Russia’s security role in the Sahel, raising concerns over regional stability and insurgent JUSTICE & CRIME Russia’s Sahel Role Tested as Mali Attacks Shake Stability Mali attacks test Russia’s Justice & Crime Russia’s Sahel Role Tested as Mali Attacks Shake Stability . Justice & Crime Russia’s Sahel Role Tested as Mali Attacks Shake Stability Coordinated attacks in Mali challenge Russia-backed security in the Sahel .

Ukraine intelligence warns foreigners against travel and informal work in Russia as reports grow of Africans Recruitment to War Grows Ukraine intelligence warns foreigners against travel and informal work in Russia Ukraine’s military intelligence has issued a fresh caution to foreign nationals about travelling to Russia Relatives told media they stayed in contact during a short training period in Russia, but communication recruitment networks were still active and that more than 200 Kenyans were known to be fighting for Russia

min read By Author Name Author Name Follow SHARE THIS ARTICLE Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link Russian Although Russian and U.S. troops are not directly mingling, they are in close proximity at Airbase 101 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.

host the China-led “Will for Peace 2026” naval exercise from 9–16 January, with warships from China, Russia INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS China‑led naval exercise draws Russia and Iran to South African waters South host the China-led “Will for Peace 2026” naval exercise from 9–16 January, with warships from China, Russia Russia is sending the Steregushchiy-class corvette Stoykiy (F545) with an anti-submarine helicopter, South Africa’s main opposition party, the Democratic Alliance, has criticised the decision to include Russia

Angola’s case against two Russians and two Angolans highlights wider scrutiny of alleged Russia-linked INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Angola trial spotlights Russia-linked influence push in Africa Angola’s case against two Russians and two Angolans highlights wider scrutiny of alleged Russia-linked influence activity International Relations Angola trial spotlights Russia-linked influence push in Africa Luanda case adds a regional dimension to scrutiny of alleged Russian political operations .

DRC moves to deepen military cooperation with Burkina Faso, Niger, and Russia as Minister Guy Kabombo POLITICS & DIPLOMACY DRC Boosts Military Ties With Burkina Faso, Niger and Russia DRC moves to deepen military cooperation with Burkina Faso, Niger, and Russia as Minister Guy Kabombo aligns with Tshisekedi Congo (DRC) has expressed its intention to deepen military cooperation with Burkina Faso, Niger, and Russia Burkina Faso, The Secretary General of Defense of Niger, and The Deputy Minister of Defense of the Russian

Kenya has charged a recruiter accused of luring youths with Russia job offers that ended in combat roles recruitment as prosecutions efforts widen Kenya has charged a recruiter accused of luring youths with Russia the agency Global Kenyan authorities have charged a recruitment agent accused of luring young men to Russia after lawmakers were briefed on claims that a far larger number of citizens may have been drawn into Russia Russia’s embassy in Nairobi has denied encouraging Kenyans to fight in Ukraine, while noting that Russian

SHARE THIS ARTICLE Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link 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

The Guardian Latest News & Updates About The Guardian Diplomacy South Africa Engages Russia Over Citizens Fighting in Ukraine Government seeks return of men allegedly misled into joining Russian forces .

Russia Recalibrates in Africa: Wagner Out, Russian-Backed Corps In, as Mali Rethinks Security Alliances

Russia told the UN Security Council that eastern DRC peace efforts need good-faith implementation as DRC PEACE EFFORT Russia urges DRC conflict parties to honor peace commitments Russia told the UN Security Russia says real progress in ending the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo will depend Russia’s UN mission separately published her April 15 remarks following the Security Council session Russia said the continuation of dialogue offers cautious optimism, but warned that the path to a settlement

min read By Author Name Author Name Follow SHARE THIS ARTICLE Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link Russian brazaville President Denis Sassou-Nguesso Congo-Brazzaville President Denis Sassou-Nguesso is set to visit Russia President Sassou-Nguesso departed Brazzaville on June 23rd, following an invitation from Russian President Strengthening Military and Economic Cooperation In early June, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov February 2024, members of the Congolese Labour Party attended an anti-neocolonialism forum hosted by Russia's