Africa: Russia Pushes Military Diplomacy in Africa Amid Ukraine War

Troop training, arms sales and mercenaries are the pillars of Russia’s security support in Africa. But analysts say the war in Ukraine has exposed the risks to African nations of relying on Russian military support.

Russia and Algeria have kicked off joint military maneuvers in a desert region in the northwest of Algeria. With the participation of about 80 soldiers from Russian special forces, the troops are simulating the detection and elimination of terrorist groups during the weekslong…