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European Media 'Denigrates African Leaders,' Sputnik Makes Africa Better Known: Malagasy President
European Media 'Denigrates African Leaders,' Sputnik Makes Africa Better Known: Malagasy President
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"We commend the efforts you are making, notably through Sputnik, Africa Initiative, and Russia Today, to promote greater awareness of African countries and... 29.10.2026, Sputnik Africa
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"We commend the efforts you are making, notably through Sputnik, Africa Initiative, and Russia Today, to promote greater awareness of African countries and Madagascar in particular," Michaël Randrianirina told Sputnik Africa on the sidelines of the 3rd Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow.Furthermore, French, Belgian, and British entities retain influence in Africa due to the colonial past, according to him."These media outlets recruit Africans to speak in their publications and make remarks aimed at discrediting the continent's leaders."With this in mind, Michaël Randrianirina called on Russian media to strengthen their media presence in Africa.
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European Media 'Denigrates African Leaders,' Sputnik Makes Africa Better Known: Malagasy President
09:33 29.10.2026 (Updated: 19:52 04.11.2026) "We commend the efforts you are making, notably through Sputnik, Africa Initiative, and Russia Today, to promote greater awareness of African countries and Madagascar in particular," Michaël Randrianirina told Sputnik Africa on the sidelines of the 3rd Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow.
Furthermore, French, Belgian, and British entities retain influence in Africa due to the colonial past, according to him.
"These media outlets recruit Africans to speak in their publications and make remarks aimed at discrediting the continent's leaders."
With this in mind, Michaël Randrianirina called on Russian media to strengthen their media presence in Africa.
