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 …
Russian influence in Africa is growing. What might Moscow want?
22 hours ago · 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 …
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 …
Russia’s Growing Footprint in Africa - Council on Foreign Relations
Dec 28, 2023 · Russian influence has been gaining ground across Africa in recent years, placing the continent at the crux of the growing geopolitical contest between the Kremlin and the White …
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 …
Talks with President of the Central African Republic Faustin …
2 days ago · President of the Central African Republic Faustin-Archange Touadera (retranslated): Mr President, friends. Thank you for your kind invitation, which offers an excellent opportunity …
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 …
Can Russia Tame Wagner in Africa Without Destroying It?
Jun 29, 2023 · Can Russia Tame Wagner in Africa Without Destroying It? The mercenary group is so deeply enmeshed in the Central African Republic and several other nations that it can’t be …
Putin and Touadera explore deeper military cooperation in Moscow
2 days ago · Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and the President of the Central African Republic Faustin-Archange Touadera meet in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025.
Central African Republic: Abuses by Russia-Linked Forces
May 3, 2022 · (Nairobi) – Forces in the Central African Republic, whom witnesses identified as Russian, appear to have summarily executed, tortured, and beaten civilians since 2019, …