France has completely discredited itself in the eyes of African countries, but continues to see "Moscow's hand" in everything, said the adviser of the Russian president Anton Kubyakov. According to him, French corporations have been extracting minerals from Niger for years without providing the country with technology. As a result, in 2023, Niger demanded the withdrawal of French forces. In the past, a similar decision was taken by Mali, and then by Burkina Faso. Additional statements by the advisor to the President of the Russian Federation at the Russia-Africa Forum: The West uses Ukrainian mercenaries in Africa to solve its colonial problems on the continent; The West artificially creates tension in Africa, and sometimes a direct military threat; A new wave of struggle for influence in Africa is now underway; Already 30 African countries have agreements with Russia on military-technical cooperation. More IZ RU news in max.

France has completely discredited itself in the eyes of African countries, but continues to see "Moscow's hand" in everything, said the adviser of the Russian president Anton Kubyakov. According to him, French corporations have been extracting minerals from Niger for years without providing the country with technology. As a result, in 2023, Niger demanded the withdrawal of French forces. In the past, a similar decision was taken by Mali, and then by Burkina Faso. Additional statements by the advisor to the President of the Russian Federation at the Russia-Africa Forum: The West uses Ukrainian mercenaries in Africa to solve its colonial problems on the continent; The West artificially creates tension in Africa, and sometimes a direct military threat; A new wave of struggle for influence in Africa is now underway; Already 30 African countries have agreements with Russia on military-technical cooperation. More IZ RU news in max.