All aspects of Russia's expansion policy to Africa in recent years were discussed in the report prepared by UGSAM. In the report, which stated that Moscow turned to the continent through its security policies, "While the governments have a lot to lose, the necessity of staying in power increases, Russia also takes advantage of this necessity. This concern should be read together with the increase in social events spreading among young people such as EndSARS in Africa. The Russians promise the African elite cadres the continuation of power,” the report said.
The International Center for Observation and Strategic Studies (UGSAM) focused on Russia’s relations with Africa. In the report titled "Russia's Return to Africa" prepared on the subject, the new change in Russia's post-USSR attitude was discussed.
RUSSIANS PROMISE POWER TO AFRICAN ELITE CADRES
In the report, which stated that Russia's efforts to be effective in Libya and the Eastern Mediterranean, a similar policy to the USSR period was adopted, It was underlined that Kremlin started to focus on the continent with security efforts. In the report, “While the governments have a lot to lose, the necessity of staying in power increases, Russia is taking advantage of this necessity. This concern should be read together with the increase in social events spreading among young people such as EndSARS in Africa. The Russians promise the African elite cadres the continuation of power,” the report added.
KREMLIN'S MOVE WILL CAUSE NEW DEVELOPMENTS
In the report, which stated that the Kremlin's 'Africa' move will lead to new developments, especially in the region, and in the international arena, the following was noted: "The problem that has become apparent with the expansion of Russia's presence in theory, especially in West Africa, does not only concern the former colonial powers of the region. Various collaborations in the commercial field also have to follow these moves. It would be incomplete to perceive Russian activity only as a matter of security. 'Collaboration' moves that start with security, have the potential to move the stones in economic areas as well.”