Ukraine Offers Security Cooperation to Africa

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has offered Ukraine's expertise in combating the Russian Wagner Group to African nations, highlighting the importance of collaboration in enhancing regional security. He emphasized Ukraine's experience with advanced military technologies and cyber defense, suggesting that African countries may soon face similar threats from Russian influence. Concurrently, a new journalism school in Mali, backed by Russian intelligence, is training students in propaganda techniques to support Moscow's narratives in Africa, which raises concerns about disinformation and media integrity. Former journalist Ephrem Yaline-Ngonzo has revealed his experiences with the Wagner Group's disinformation campaigns in the Central African Republic, calling for justice and awareness of human rights abuses. His testimony sheds light on the risks faced by those opposing Russian propaganda efforts in the region. Overall, the increasing presence of Russian influence and disinformation in Africa poses significant challenges to local sovereignty and media freedom.