While France is faced with various setbacks in Africathe Russia as for it continues to extend its influence. In the Sahel zone, for example, Russian influence no longer needs to be demonstrated. On the continent, the shadow of Moscow is more present than ever in the sector of defense, economic, cultural, diplomatic. The Central African Republic is a country that well illustrates Russian softpower.
Undermined by long years of socio-political conflicts, the Central African Republic is trying to rebuild itself. The president Faustin Archange Touadera is doing his best to recover his country, but the task is titanic, because the country has come a long way. Since relations between States only prioritize interests, Russia has been able to position its pawns in the Central African Republic.
Moscow is supporting Bangui in its reconstruction process. In a gesture demonstrating the strengthening of bilateral relations, Russia sent 30,000 tonnes of diesel fuel to the Central African Republic. This announcement was made recently by Alexander Novak, Russian Deputy Prime Minister.
Alexandre Novak also announced that the two countries are working on developing a mechanism to formalize future fuel deliveries. This document aims to define the terms of more regular commercial cooperation, allowing the Central African Republic to benefit from a stable supply of Russian fuel. This initiative can play a key role in Bangui’s energy stability, while strengthening Moscow’s economic influence in the country.
-With this approach, Russia continues to consolidate its presence in Africa, in a context of competition between great powers for control of African resources and markets. This energy partnership illustrates a broader strategy by Moscow, which seeks to expand its political and economic influence on the continent. This results in strategic bilateral agreements such as that with the Central African Republic.
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