₦airaland Forum

🇷🇺 Russian President Vladimir Putin gave his blessing to Madagascar’s new leader in a Kremlin meeting Thursday, as Russia continues to expand its influence in Africa.

Colonel Michael Randrianirina, Madagascar’s interim leader since the former president fled in October following demonstrations - travelled to Moscow weeks after Russia sent military equipment to the island.

Moscow has sought to extend its outreach in Africa where its Wagner paramilitary forces have been active for years and where it rivals European powers, especially France.

Putin told Randrianirina that Madagascar was an “important partner” in Africa.

“I would like to note that we have many interesting areas of cooperation. These include agriculture, geological exploration, energy, medicine, healthcare and education,” the Russian leader said.

“We are ready to develop these ties in the humanitarian sphere and others,” he added.

Gadafii:
Russia has never really bothered nobody, they don't just want nosy countries around them

CaseSensitive:
Congrats to them. These are Africans that really wants liberation

JuanDeDios:
Name one country that has bothered Russia since 1945.

Iran2025:
Blessing their resources.

franchasofficia:
New African cannon fodders found to continue Putin's foolish invasion of Ukraine

WriteerNg:

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NATO (US, UK, CANADA, EUROPE)

Continous expansion towards Russia.