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Germany Acknowledges West's Geostrategic Lag Behind Russia in Africa, German Defense Minister Says
Germany Acknowledges West's Geostrategic Lag Behind Russia in Africa, German Defense Minister Says
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In recent years, the West has seen a decline in its influence in Africa as many countries of the region seek diversification of their partnerships. 19.04.2024, Sputnik Africa
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Germany acknowledges the West's geostrategic lag behind Russia in Africa, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stressed.The African region remains strategically important despite, and perhaps exactly because of, the Russian presence, he added.In recent years, the West has been facing the decline of its influence on the continent. For instance, Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali have achieved the withdrawal of French troops off their soil. Recently, Niger broke the military agreement with the United States. Chad has also threatened the US to cancel an agreement regarding the US' military presence in the African country.Meanwhile, Russia is actively strengthening its cooperation with the Sahelian nations. Last week, Russian military instructors arrived in Niger to train the country's military personnel in counterterrorism. In August 2023, Russia's deputy defense minister met alternately with the Burkinabe and Malian leaders to discuss reinforcing the defense and military cooperation, as well as the security situation in the Sahel region.
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Germany Acknowledges West's Geostrategic Lag Behind Russia in Africa, German Defense Minister Says
In recent years, the West has seen a decline in its influence in Africa as many countries of the region seek diversification of their partnerships.
Germany acknowledges the West's geostrategic lag behind Russia in Africa, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stressed.
The African region remains strategically important despite, and perhaps exactly because of, the Russian presence, he added.
In recent years, the West has been facing the decline of its influence on the continent. For instance, Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali have achieved the withdrawal of French troops off their soil. Recently, Niger broke the military agreement with the United States. Chad has also
threatened the US to cancel an agreement regarding the US' military presence in the African country.
Meanwhile, Russia is actively strengthening its cooperation with the Sahelian nations. Last week, Russian military instructors
arrived in Niger to train the country's military personnel in counterterrorism.
In August 2023, Russia's deputy defense minister
met alternately with the Burkinabe and Malian leaders to discuss reinforcing the defense and military cooperation, as well as the security situation in the Sahel region.
