Russia’s intervention in Africa has included arms sales, military services, and an agreement for a Russian logistics base in Eritrea. Photograph: Maxim Shemetov/Reuters
The Guardian:
href="https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2018/sep/11/russias-scramble-for-influence-in-africa-catches-western-officials-off-guard">Russia's scramble for influence in Africa catches western officials off-guard
Kremlin officials are offering arms and military services deals in exchange for diplomatic support and mineral extraction contracts.
Russia is engaged in a frantic new scramble for influence in Africa, which is being spearheaded by a rash of military cooperation and arms deals signed across the continent in 2018.
The most recent – an agreement for a planned Russian logistics base in Eritrea, which would give it access to the Red Sea – was announced in early September after nine months that have seen Kremlin officials crisscross from the Horn to the Great Lakes and southern Africa.
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WNU Editor: It is all about selling weapon systems and forming military alliances.
Kremlin officials are offering arms and military services deals in exchange for diplomatic support and mineral extraction contracts.
Russia is engaged in a frantic new scramble for influence in Africa, which is being spearheaded by a rash of military cooperation and arms deals signed across the continent in 2018.
The most recent – an agreement for a planned Russian logistics base in Eritrea, which would give it access to the Red Sea – was announced in early September after nine months that have seen Kremlin officials crisscross from the Horn to the Great Lakes and southern Africa.
Read more ....
WNU Editor: It is all about selling weapon systems and forming military alliances.
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