Posted 3/7/2024, 8:27:00 PM
US General Warns of Russian Efforts to Expand Influence in Africa
- Head of US Africa Command warns Russia aggressively expanding influence in Africa, leaving countries "at tipping point" of falling under its influence
- Russia using disinformation campaigns to stoke instability across Africa and drown out US narrative
- Russia and China have long-term plans in Africa - Russia wants power projection capabilities and to take over central Africa and the Sahel
- US has advantage with National Guard partnerships with 18 African countries, building capacity and appreciation for rule of law
- More resources needed to counter Russian disinformation and narrative, including more seats for Africans in US military education programs