Russia’s Policy in Africa: A Geographic Dilemma

... security provider for some Sahel nations, the unfolding of its economic and humanitarian presence is less dependent on political dynamics and competition with other external players, which only partly affects Turkey and China. Accordingly, projects in energy, agriculture and water management, mining of gold and rare metals, transport and logistics have the potential to bring great benefits to Russia and its Sahelian partners. Russia is interested not only in gaining access to resources and implementing its technological solutions in a new environment (e.g. in power generation or railway transport) but also in securing significant reputational advantages....