Russia-Africa Summit Provides a Global Stage for Moscow to Puff Up... TC_Africa: Africa
Anaemic investment, normalising autocracy, fomenting instability and intervening in African domestic politics doesn't sound like a winning strategy for building a long-term partnership.on Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which may seem like a far-off conflict. But why would African leaders continue to engage with a foreign actor with an active record of undermining stability on the continent?
A clear-eyed assessment of national interests isn't compelling. The instability caused by Russia's irregular tactics threatens to spill across borders and is creating crises of sovereignty on the continent. The upending of the rule of law is simultaneously damaging the continent's budding reputation as a reliable destination for investment and international partnerships.
Russia's influence operations are nearly always aimed at helping incumbent regimes retain power. Opaque mining and arms deals are frequently part of the package. African leaders benefiting from these tactics welcome Moscow's overtures.Sign up for free AllAfrica Newsletters
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