pro-Russia narratives in Africa

ECOWAS imposed sanctions on the three states in response to their coups, prompting their decision to withdraw from the regional bloc Africa is a key strategic target in Russia’s information war. The aim is to shape and amplify narratives to gain influence and access to resources, Russia’s critics say. Building on the foundations laid by the late Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin, Russia has developed podcasts, films and news websites to shape pro-Russia narratives in Africa ‘The gaming industry is seven times bigger than the movie industry, [making] it an appealing avenue to engage with a predominantly young audience,’ an Africa-based แทงบอลยูโร