Russia's Influence in Africa

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Russia in Africa: Building influence with war ‘tours’ and graffiti

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Russia is using media and cultural initiatives to attract African journalists, influencers, and students.

These events are being promoted by African Initiative , a newly founded Russian media organisation.

It inherited structures previously set up by the dismantled Wagner mercenary group.

African Initiative maintains a news website with stories in Russian , English , French , Arabic , and Arabic .

African journalists refer to the Ukrainian cities occupied by Russian forces as "conflict zones in Russia " and quote Russian -installed authorities.

In Burkina Faso , we found reports about a football competition where the Russian national anthem was played, “friendship lessons” in schools where students are taught about Russia .

African Initiative members distribute groceries to locals and neighbourhood screenings of Wagner -backed documentary The Tourist .

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