Russia quietly gains military influence in growing number of African countries

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From Libya to Central African Republic, mercenaries acting as Kremlin surrogates are active, and have been accused of committing atrocities as they fill power vacuum

While the world focuses its attention on a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Kremlin has been quietly scoring victories for its military influence operations in another region: Africa.

An estimated 1,000 mercenaries from Wagner have arrived in Mali in recent weeks, with some of them occupying a former French base near Timbuktu. Satellite photos show how Wagner troops have constructed a camp near a Malian airbase at the country’s main international airport. The French withdrawal means that the Russian mercenaries will have a clearer field in which to operate. The Russians have made gains in public support in Mali, as shown in recent rallies in the capital, Bamako, where pro-government supporters have waved Russian flags and even carried posters of the German composer Richard Wagner – a reference to the Wagner Group.

“Russia is implementing a huge strategy of disinformation and propaganda throughout the region and especially in Mali,” he said. The reality is more disturbing. United Nations officials have reported for months that the estimated 3,000 Wagner troops in Central African Republic have perpetrated a wide range of atrocities against civilians.

 

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i think he's gist a liar, bro' nun

How ironic. MSM destroyed the United States image globally like a circus and now they report on this.

Putin can’t live forever, y’a know what I mean.

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