Russia to boost role in ‘sensitive’ African security ties
Burkina Faso's President Ibrahim Traore (L) greets Russian President Vladimir Putin during their bilateral meeting in Saint Petersburg, Russia on July 29, 2023. PHOTO | COURTESY
Russia plans to step up cooperation with African countries, including in “sensitive areas” such as defence and security, the Kremlin said on Monday.
Russian mercenary group Wagner said last week it was leaving Mali after helping the military junta there in its fight with Islamist militants. But the Africa Corps, a Kremlin-controlled paramilitary force, said it would remain in the west African country.
