In Africa, Russia has found openings to restore its influence by offering security assistance with fewer conditions than the West and political cover from Western criticism
Media mentions – Africa
Morocco will have to strike a careful balance between its fertiliser exports, its drive to expand its high-value agricultural exports and the provision of drinking water to its population
Something is really wrong with the global system when Africa has 65% of arable land of the world and Africa is importing 80% of its food
Theodore Murphy discusses the state of international food security with a focus on Africa
[Some in the power apparatus fear that] Dagalo – who is regarded by many observers as a strong man behind the scenes anyway – could also position himself visibly as such with the help of the Russians
Hemeti has been courting the Russians most aggressively and they’ve been responding very positively to those overtures
Theodore Murphy explains how Sudan’s military government is on the fast track to ending the country’s democratic dialogue
The [food infation] storm turned into a tsunami when Russia invaded the Ukraine
We can strike a blow against Russia and we can also do a great service to those [Sudanese] that are out on the street getting arrested and killed to try and realize their democracy,
Theodore Murphy provides insight into how Russian Influence and the Ukraine war are stirring tensions in Suda
Beirut is running out of time, and it needs to act quickly if it is to stave off an oncoming hunger crisis
Michael Tanchum publishes an op-ed in UAE based National News on Lebanon’s current situation in the Russia-Ukraine conflict
Theodore Murphy features in an article on how Russia is ramping up ties in Africa amidst the Ukraine war