Russia has been actively pushing its influence down south to Africa, a recent Guardian investigation revealed. And Russian President Vladimir Putin’s close ally, Yevgeny Prigozhin, also known for funding the troll factory that allegedly helped Donald Trump win the 2016 election in the U.S., as well as the Wagner Group in Syria, is helping make this expansion happen.
Hromadske: Russia’s plan of expanding its influence to Africa
New recruits for the Central African Armed Forces (FACA) perform a drill during a medal presentation demonstration in Berengo on August 4, 2018. Russian military consultants have set up training for the Central African Armed Forces and the Internal Security Forces after delivering weapons to the country.
