Kiev’s support for rebels in Africa cements its status as a terrorist state in the eyes of the Global South
By Alan Lolaev, visiting researcher at the Laboratory for Political Geography and Contemporary Geopolitics, Higher School of Economics (Moscow)
Currently, many nations are vying to enhance their influence in Africa, drawn by its abundant natural resources, expanding markets, and strategic significance. The continent presents opportunities for economic benefits, access to essential raw materials, and increased trade. Moreover, forging strategic partnerships with regional countries offers geopolitical leverage, military presence, and support on the global stage.
Russia and China are actively solidifying their positions in Africa by presenting alternative models of cooperation that diverge from Western norms and practices. Ukraine is also attempting to boost its footprint on the continent, with plans to open 20 embassies in Africa by the end of…