What does Russia hope to gain in Africa and at what cost? - DW News

[TexasTowelie]

What does Russia want from Africa? On DW News Africa this week, we look at Moscow's ambitions on the Continent. Kremlin spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, says Russia has plans to boost economic and military ties - just as the Russian Wagner paramilitary group quits Mali. Plus, what makes Burkina Faso's junta leader Ibrahim Traoré so popular?

Chapters
00:00 Russia's Wagner group quits Mali
00:37 Russia's ambitions in Africa
03:10 Interview with analyst Beverly Ochieng, Center for Strategic and International Studies
04:07 Is Russia rebranding away from Wagner's activities?
05:26 How deep is Russia's soft power?
07:02 What leverage does Russia have economically?
08:25 What does Russia get for boots on the ground in Africa?
10:23 Is Russia engaging in colonialism?
11:39 How effective are Russian media campaigns at shaping public opinion?
14:05 How big a threat is Russia to regional stability?

[Lovie777]

1. Minerals............

worth billions. People who will fight Putin's wars.