Across Africa, Russia is growing in influence. What might Moscow want? | CNN

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Russian-backed mercenaries are supporting President Faustin-Archange Touadéra in the Central African Republic amid rebel threats. The rebels, inspired by Assad’s ouster, aim to remove Touadéra. Putin’s meeting with Touadéra highlights Russia’s interest in Africa, focusing on security cooperation. Russia’s expanding presence in Africa is reducing Western influence, with anti-Western sentiments growing due to Russian propaganda.

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