Russia deepens Africa resource-for-protection deals as leaders meet in Moscow

African leaders convening in Moscow signal Russia's expanding influence through resource extraction agreements and security support for incumbent regimes. The piece argues these partnerships entrench dependency and undermine local governance, though specifics on new deals remain vague. This continues Russia's established pattern of leveraging military and economic ties to secure African resources.

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