Russia is colonizing Africa

Russia's interest in strengthening positions on the African continent is constantly growing. Under the pretext of assisting countries to overcome crisis, Russian military bases deployed there, with the arms supplies and the military contingent increasing significantly.

Russian mercenaries have already appeared in at least half a dozen African countries: in Sudan, Angola, Mozambique, South Africa, DR Congo, and Libya. Moscow has signed cooperation agreements with about 20 countries of the continent. However, the mercenaries it sent were called upon to defend not the interests of peace in Africa, but to strengthen Russia's geopolitical influence and to acquire economic advantages. In Madagascar, Russia, according to a BBC investigation, tried to influence the presidential elections. The same can be said as regards Zimbabwe and Guinea. In the CAR, various Russian companies have already received licenses to mine gold and diamonds.

In fact, the so-called Russian "instructors" are a paramilitary organization of the Russian state. Their sphere of influence covers not only participation in hostilities, but also the escort of civilian ships, oil and gas safety audits, participation in acts of sabotage and aircraft reconnaissance, and physical protection of some objects in the interests of Russian oligarchs, most of whom are the actual or nominal owners of the PMC. At the same time, Russian forces are practically not involved in operations to restore order. They primarily protect Russian investments and Russian staff who work for Russian companies.

Source: Democratic-europe