The portal suggests that Russia has had to turn its attention to smaller ports in West Africa due to EU and US diplomats conditioning the easing or lifting of international sanctions on Syria on ...

For years, Russia and its mercenaries seemed unstoppable as they gained footholds in numerous African countries, at the invitation of local governments. They secured access to valuable raw materials ...

Since being banned from competitive football after invading Ukraine, Russia have largely faced sympathetic countries in friendlies. Increasingly, African sides are answering the call. Why is that?