Russia is allegedly exploiting instability in Africa and the Sahel to influence European politics and distract from Ukraine.
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Updated Aug 29
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What happened
Russia is allegedly exploiting instability in Africa and the Sahel to influence European politics and distract from Ukraine.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Russia's perceived influence has risen sharply in Burkina Faso.Sub-event
Fadoul accused of undermining Russia's influence in Sahel states.1 source
Moscow is accused of using African instability to serve strategic interests against Europe.1 source
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The entities involved
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Europe
terrestrial continent located in north-western Eurasia
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Africa
continent
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Sahel
ecoclimatic and biogeographic transition zone in Africa
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