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Sports / Re: Mino Raiola dies: 10 big soccer stars to be 'orphaned by Thatdopekelly(m): 5:10pm On Apr 28, 2022 |
elpochas:FTC will not allow you guys to read and understand, jerk. |
Politics / Re: Bishop Matthew Kukah: Buhari Has Done A Terrible Job As President Of Nigeria by Thatdopekelly(m): 5:28pm On Apr 19, 2022 |
Buhari is not a bad leader, he's a very terrible leader |
Foreign Affairs / Re: Ukraine Conflict: How Russia Forged Closer Ties With African by Thatdopekelly(m): 4:55pm On Mar 01, 2022 |
Pilotaffair: Dem no know say Putin been don lay him crazy plans keep sinceeeee |
Foreign Affairs / Ukraine Conflict: How Russia Forged Closer Ties With African by Thatdopekelly(m): 4:47pm On Mar 01, 2022 |
IMAGE 1Malians waved the Russian flag during anti-French protests in May last year. Russia has been expanding its influence in Africa in recent years and after the invasion of Ukraine, it will be expecting its new-found allies to provide support, or at least remain neutral, in international bodies such as the UN. From Libya to Mali, Sudan, the Central African Republic (CAR), Mozambique and elsewhere, Russia has been getting more involved - often militarily with help fighting rebels or jihadist militants. At the UN Security Council, Kenya, currently a non-permanent member, made its opposition to Russian action in Ukraine very clear. But there has not yet been a loud chorus from other countries backing Kenya's position. The continental body, the African Union, expressed "extreme concern" about what was going on, but was muted in its criticism of Russia. South Africa, which is a partner of Russia in the Brics group, has called on the country to withdraw its forces from Ukraine but said it still held out hope for a negotiated solution. On the other hand, CAR President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has been reported as backing Russia's decision to recognise the Ukrainian regions of Donetsk and Luhansk as independent states. And on Wednesday the deputy leader of the Sudanese junta, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, led a delegation to Moscow in a sign of closer ties between the two countries. A statue of soldiers IMAGE 2 caption, A monument to the Russian military has been put up in the capital of the Central African Republic One of the clearest examples of how alliances have been shifting in Africa came just a week before Russia's attack on Ukraine with the ending of French involvement in fighting jihadists in Mali. Mali's Prime Minister Choguel Maiga confirmed, in an interview with France24, that his country has signed military cooperation agreements with Russia. But he denied that the controversial Russian private military company, the Wagner Group, was involved. This Russian help in Mali, along with a reported offer to the military government in Burkina Faso, fits a pattern over the past five years where Russia has intensified steps to increase its influence in Africa, both official and informal. As the renewed Russia-Africa engagement gained momentum, a 2019 summit in the southern Russian city of Sochi was attended by delegates from over 50 African countries, including 43 heads of state. President Vladimir Putin addressed the leaders, appealing to a history of backing liberation movements and pledging to boost trade and investment. Vladimir Putin among African heads of state IMAGE SOURCE,GETTY IMAGES IMAGE 3 caption, The 2019 Sochi summit drew almost all of Africa's heads of state But there has also been another kind of presence: the opaque provision of security to governments in a number of African countries, in the form of training, intelligence and equipment, as well as involvement of Russian mercenaries in local conflicts. As Mr Putin indicated, there are historic ties stretching back to the days of the USSR, Russia's predecessor, when Africa was one of several spheres of competition between it and the US. But from the collapse of the USSR in 1991 to the early part of the last decade, as Russia went through a period of transition, relations with Africa were not top of the agenda. Then, regaining superpower status became a foreign policy priority for the Russian president. In 2014, following Russia's annexation of the Ukrainian peninsula of Crimea and the international sanctions which followed, there came a sharp deterioration in relations with the US and the European Union. Faced with the threat of international isolation, Moscow started the search for new allies. "As a result of sanctions, Russia needed to look for new markets for its exports," said Irina Abramova, director of the Africa Institute at the Russian National Academy of Sciences. But it was more than markets that Russia was after - it also wanted increased global influence. In 2014 it got involved in Syria's civil war, backing President Bashar al-Assad in part to highlight the mess the West was making and show how Russia could fix it. From Syria it later moved on to the African continent. Irina Filatova, an honorary professor of the University of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa, says Russia's key task in Africa was to discredit Western influence, in much the same way as in Syria. It wanted to show that the Europeans, for example, had failed to contain the jihadist threat in the Sahel. IMAGE 4 Map outlining ties between Africa and Russia It did this through a dual policy in Africa, combining official military instructors working in some countries, and informal agencies, such as the Wagner Group, fighting in a number of others. The CAR was the first African country where Russian mercenaries from the Wagner Group appeared in 2017. Later they were followed by an official contingent of Russian military consultants. Their aim was to help President Touadéra stay in control. Allegations of atrocities carried out by the mercenaries have become common, but Russia has consistently denied that any of its citizens were involved in war crimes or violence against civilians. Russian mercenaries have also been active in Libya, Sudan, Mozambique and Mali, with varied levels of success. In another sign of the growing significance of the continent, Africa has become a key market for Russia's arms industry. Almost half of all the arms coming into Africa come from Russia, according to the country's state arms export agency. The main importers are Algeria and Egypt, but there have been new markets in Nigeria, Tanzania and Cameroon. But there is also a prize for closer ties on the diplomatic front. Africa, in total, has more than a quarter of the votes at the UN General Assembly, and can be a powerful collective voice in other international bodies. A 2021 report on perspectives of Africa-Russia cooperation, published by Moscow's Higher School of Economics, pointed out that African countries have tended to be neutral when it comes to Russia's actions in the past. "None of the African countries introduced any sanctions against Russia [after 2014]. In the voting in the UN on Ukraine-related issues, most countries of the continent express a neutral position," the report said. With the invasion of Ukraine, if that neutral stance continues, or if it is translated into more vocal support, then Russia's efforts over the past few years could be seen to have paid off. Credit: BBC ( BBC.co.uk) https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-60506765[color=#000099][/color] Mynd44 Lalasticlacla Dominique Seun OAM4J
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Education / Re: Student Unknowingly Passes Night With Snake On Her Bed In Delta State (Video) by Thatdopekelly(m): 5:29pm On Feb 28, 2022 |
VEXT: One day I go just kee myself for una for this nairaland |
Politics / Re: Reps Clash Over Warrant Of Arrest On Emefiele by Thatdopekelly(m): 5:50pm On Feb 23, 2022 |
Just arrest? Mtchwww If they want to kill him, no p |
Politics / Re: 2023: "You Will Be President But After Me", Tinubu Tells Youths In Oyo (Video) by Thatdopekelly(m): 7:48am On Feb 21, 2022 |
beerfraud: All you need is take a cup of water, and breath very deep for five seconds, maybe you'll understand. |
Politics / Re: Abba Kyari: IPOB, ESN Members Out To Destroy Me by Thatdopekelly(m): 10:51am On Feb 17, 2022 |
So I decided to wait for accumulated comments and reactions before opening this post, and i wasn't disappointed. Igbo kwenu |
Politics / Re: Gombe APC Crisis Worsens As Ahmed Gana, Others Resign by Thatdopekelly(m): 1:14pm On Feb 02, 2022 |
Anything to see APC and PDP go down is a welcome development |
Politics / Re: Tayo Folorunsho Bags 'hero Of Nigerian Youths Right' Award, Appointed Education by Thatdopekelly(m): 3:39pm On Jan 29, 2022 |
This is a paid post Congratulations anyways |
Sports / Re: Cristiano Ronaldo Confesses Georgina Rodriguez Wedding Could Happen In A Month by Thatdopekelly(m): 3:39pm On Jan 28, 2022 |
So much blessings for one Man |
Travel / Re: How Much Do I Have To Budget For Visa To These Countries? by Thatdopekelly(m): 5:43pm On Jan 27, 2022 |
Totilopussylick:2mill to any of the above listed countries? Not possible boss, unless you already have an established relative there.. 1 Like 1 Share
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Foreign Affairs / Re: Military Coup Underway In Burkina Faso: President Kabore Detained By Mutineers by Thatdopekelly(m): 10:24am On Jan 24, 2022 |
Himtulie247: |
Foreign Affairs / Re: Military Coup Underway In Burkina Faso: President Kabore Detained By Mutineers by Thatdopekelly(m): 9:56am On Jan 24, 2022 |
I envy all this countries getting this coup thing, God when? 6 Likes 2 Shares
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Politics / Re: Delta APC Spokesperson, Imonina Sylvester Dumps Party by Thatdopekelly(m): 5:09pm On Jan 19, 2022 |
Good riddance to... APshit
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Celebrities / Re: Samklef: Nollywood Movies Are The Reason A Lot Of Young Boys Are Doing Ritual by Thatdopekelly(m): 3:17pm On Jan 17, 2022 |
Sorry sirklef abi samklef noni, idonbiliv you. Who wan spoil go spoil 2 Likes |
Celebrities / Re: Kanayo O. Kanayo Chieftaincy Title Ceremony & Housewarming (Photos) by Thatdopekelly(m): 3:13pm On Jan 17, 2022 |
This is one of the very few people Nollywood made big, all the rest na just actors and actresses |
Agriculture / Re: What Is The Name Of This Fruit? by Thatdopekelly(m): 2:08pm On Jan 14, 2022 |
DonBenny77:Exactly the only answer I could think of |
Celebrities / Re: 2baba Idibia: I No Dey Give Women Belle Again, I Don Change (Video) by Thatdopekelly(m): 3:47pm On Jan 13, 2022 |
Oceanblaze: The real "fucking" problem oo 1 Like 1 Share |
Celebrities / Re: 2baba Idibia: I No Dey Give Women Belle Again, I Don Change (Video) by Thatdopekelly(m): 2:50pm On Jan 13, 2022 |
2baba always reminds me of my very own father, that man nearly impregnated every girl in my village, even before and after i was born 5 Likes |
Politics / Re: 2023 Presidency: South-West APC May Ostracise Osinbajo If He Contests by Thatdopekelly(m): 6:56am On Jan 13, 2022 |
Tinubu no dey tire ni
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Politics / Re: Oby Ezekwesili On Tinubu: "Money Will Fail In The 2023 Elections. Mark My Word" by Thatdopekelly(m): 11:42am On Jan 12, 2022 |
Of course their stolen funds may fail, But not me rendering you POF |
Travel / Re: Fire Guts New Warri-Itakpe Train (Photo, Video) by Thatdopekelly(m): 9:10am On Jan 12, 2022 |
Everything is fairly used in this country, is that supposed to be a newly acquired metro? |
Politics / Re: Ikpeazu: Those Complaining About Osisioma Flyover Don't Have Cars (Video) by Thatdopekelly(m): 9:02am On Jan 12, 2022 |
The ineptitude of our leaders sha
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Sports / Re: Football Fans Reacts To Nigeria Vs Egypt Match by Thatdopekelly(m): 6:07am On Jan 12, 2022 |
It's worth the reaction, unpatriotic idiots like me had already given up on Nigeria b4 kick off 1 Like |
Sports / Re: AFCON: Antonio Rudiger Celebrates Sierra Leone's Draw With Holders, Algeria by Thatdopekelly(m): 11:13pm On Jan 11, 2022 |
Eyaaa! Baba still knows his way home, reminds me of that song... Bode Thomas 1 Like |
Sports / Re: Nigeria Vs Egypt: Things To Know As Super Eagles, Pharaohs Clash Today by Thatdopekelly(m): 10:50pm On Jan 11, 2022 |
Teaser4: How far? |
Food / Re: Can You Pass This Food Safety Quiz? (Photos) by Thatdopekelly(m): 5:44am On Dec 28, 2021 |
Politics / Re: Uche Nwosu: Police Confirm Arrest Of Okorocha’s Son-In-Law by Thatdopekelly(m): 2:28pm On Dec 26, 2021 |
Please, don't let him out... Arrest em all 1 Like |
Business / Re: Cubana, Associates Storm Friend's Mother, Sons Birthday In style by Thatdopekelly(m): 11:57am On Dec 18, 2021 |
And what could the relevance of this post be? 9 Likes |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Champions League Round Of 16 Draw: Live Update. by Thatdopekelly(m): 12:02pm On Dec 13, 2021 |
Joebayo217: Sabi boy 1 Like |
Politics / Re: Report Rates 30 States In Nigeria Dirty, 7 Clean by Thatdopekelly(m): 8:35am On Dec 05, 2021 |
Realtalk20: Easy bro, easy 1 Like |
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