Russia Reengaging in Africa?
Source: The Guardian published on 11 September 2018
The Guardian published on 11 September 2018 an article titled “Russia’s Scramble for Influence in Africa Catches Western Officials Off-guard” by Peter Beaumont.
The article argues that Russia is reengaging in Africa following a lengthy visit to Africa by Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, major military engagement in the Central African Republic (CAR), an agreement for a logistics base in Eritrea, and the continuation of long-standing arms sales to Africa. While Russia’s engagement in the CAR is something of a mystery, the other activity is reminiscent during the past ten years of short-lived upticks in Russian interest in Africa only to be followed by a return to somnolence. It is not yet clear what will happen this time.
