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While previous cycles were marred by violence instigated by political rivals, these elections pit former prime minister Raila Odinga against sitting deputy President William Ruto. Uncannily, incumbent president Uhuru Kenyatta -whose term is ending- is backing his former arch-rival and opposition leader Odinga against his current deputy president Ruto.
During the last decade, Russia has expanded its interests and presence in Africa by investing in the mining sector and increasing military support to fragile states, primarily through private military contractors and mercenaries. One of Africa’s most prominent private military groups is the Wagner Group, believed to be financed by one of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s closest allies, Yevgeny Prigozhin, who is currently facing sanctions.
SIR: During the last decade, Russia has expanded its interests and presence in Africa by investing in the mining sector and increasing military support to fragile states, primarily through private military contractors and mercenaries. One of Africa’s most prominent private military groups is the Wagner Group, believed to be financed by one of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s closest allies, Yevgeny Prigozhin, who is currently facing sanctions.
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