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Is Russia’s war against Ukraine spilling over into Africa?

Africa

Is Russia’s war against Ukraine spilling over into Africa?

By Peter Fabricius

Russia fights largest incursion by Kyiv troops; Poland to spend billions on civil defence

World

Russia fights largest incursion by Kyiv troops; Poland to spend billions on civil defence

By Bloomberg

Putin’s Security Council chief visits Iran; Mali cuts Kyiv ties over alleged aiding of rebel attack

World

Putin’s Security Council chief visits Iran; Mali cuts Kyiv ties over alleged aiding of rebel attack

By Bloomberg

Russia’s growing influence across Africa requires more balanced partnerships

Africa

Russia’s growing influence across Africa requires more balanced partnerships

By Denys Reva

Bakhmut ‘meat grinder’ — the staggering toll of Russia’s bloodiest battle since WW2

World

Bakhmut ‘meat grinder’ — the staggering toll of Russia’s bloodiest battle since WW2

By Peter Fabricius

Strengthening Africa’s security architecture is vital, yet progress is slow

Africa

Strengthening Africa’s security architecture is vital, yet progress is slow

By Samuel Igba

Russia’s Wagner group rebrand to ‘Africa Corps’ signals greater continental influence and intervention

Africa

Russia’s Wagner group rebrand to ‘Africa Corps’ signals greater continental influence and intervention

By Nicodemus Minde

Cameroon’s Douala port keeps organised crime afloat through massive access to illicit global markets

Africa

Cameroon’s Douala port keeps organised crime afloat through massive access to illicit global markets

By Julia Stanyard and Eleanor Beevor

Wagner has a new name tag but still plunders Africa’s minerals

Africa

Wagner has a new name tag but still plunders Africa’s minerals

By Peter Fabricius

Russia to boost weaponry on disputed Kuril Islands; Swiss tanks replace German armour sent to Kyiv

World

Russia to boost weaponry on disputed Kuril Islands; Swiss tanks replace German armour sent to Kyiv

By Bloomberg

India, fascism and the mirror world — journalists and activists are particularly at risk

Maverick News

India, fascism and the mirror world — journalists and activists are particularly at risk

By Aragorn Eloff

With the signing of an 'all-for-one' pact, Russia’s new African empire starts to take shape

Africa

With the signing of an 'all-for-one' pact, Russia’s new African empire starts to take shape

By Phillip van Niekerk