Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov did not stop his visits to Russia. Africa The reason why a region has strengthened its ties with different countries in the last two years is already a very friendly situation for the people of the region. Russian delegations. When the West wants exclude Russia – and to a lesser extent Belarus – Moscow has chosen to increase its ties with Russia. global southtaking advantage of the veinhistorical support“Due to the Soviet past of African countries, very present in mind many African citizens
Ovigwe Eguegu, political analyst at development consulting firm Development Reimagined, said: “Russia is a traditional partner African countries, including before independence“. At present, after the pandemic and the attack in Ukraine, “Moscow is looking for its friends all over the world, and Africa is part of the world. He has always had a good relationship with some of his leaders.“. Eguegu highlights Lavrov’s visit to 12 countries over the past two years. Sudanagree to build russian naval baseanyone South AfricaIt plans to hold joint military exercises with Moscow.
rapprochement with other countries such as Russia Burkina Fasoformer colony France, despite the fact that the Kremlin foreign minister did not go there. This West African country Islamic revolt became a serious problem and gala aid was not enough to fight it. “Many Africans from French-speaking countries are concerned about relations with France. It does not work Eguegu, “Africans in their own interests anti-French sentiment fueled realities such as the existence of russian mercenaries“In Africa, wagner group.
Because of this, Russia’s popularity in Burkina Faso has grown and the government is considering relying on Russia. Wagner’s mercenaries to combat the problem of extremists. According to Burkinabe journalist Atiana Serge Oulon, this means “the cooperation of some people (with Moscow)”. will allow the country to obtain military equipmenttogether political and diplomatic supportHe points out, however, that the public is gradually becoming aware that the problem facing the country is “closely connected with domestic problems.”
Another country that has had close relations with Russia for years is Central African Republic. HE wagner group It has been in this country in the heart of the continent for years. There they are accused of doing different things. crimes against civilians, something unconfirmed. The Russian journalists who came for the investigation lost their lives in a way that has not yet been clarified.
USSR souvenirs
Although it has a short attempt at the moment DjiboutiRussia did not exist no permanent cologne in Africa. For this reason, among Africans, it is seen as a liberator rather than a colonial power, as Eguegu points out. “Russia -the USSR at that time- helped create many countries and that they do not have a colonial attitude towards Africans”, he emphasizes that the synergy is “even in the flags”. Mozambique -a Russian AK-47 rifle appeared- and Angola There is a Soviet influence—where a machete and equipment appear—” This association was mainly founded in the 20th century, when the Soviet Union—along with the United States—supported the colonies of different countries. weakening both England and France.
and as it is The Cold WarMoscow is facing sanctions and economic blockadeswas mainly provoked by the United States and supported by the countries of the European Union, Japan, Australia and Canada. But, no african country He decided to stop trade with Russia. Analyst Ovigwe Eguegu, who criticizes the pressure on local governments, says, “Washington and Europe are wondering why African countries did not take a position with them, why they avoided (taking these measures).
Many African countries advocated staying natural In the context of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. This does not prevent them from positioning themselves in favor of peace, as evidenced by the non-binding vote of Russia to withdraw its troops from Ukraine on February 24 at the UN General Assembly. While 141 countries voted in favor, Russia and their usual allies such as Belarus, Eritrea or Syria voted against. Financial That vote, which rejected the resolution together with Russia, came as a surprise. This former French colony is also waiting to decide whether to seek support from the Wagner group to fight the radical Islamists.