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 in Syria, aim to remove Touadéra. Russian President Putin met with Touadéra to strengthen ties, emphasizing security cooperation. Russia’s expanding influence in Africa challenges Western presence, with Moscow’s military support shaping regional dynamics and prompting Western troop withdrawals.

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