Russia Establishes Anti-Western Security Network in Africa, Raising G7 Concerns
Russia is actively constructing an anti-Western security network across parts of Africa, drawing in Algeria, Haftar-controlled Libya, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. This initiative involves providing advanced Russian weaponry, military support, and training. The alignment, while not yet a formal pact like NATO, is progressing through deeper cooperation, facilitated by Russia's diplomatic efforts, such as repairing Mali-Algeria ties. The network is characterized by a growing Russian military footprint, particularly in Libya, where access to Khalifa Haftar's bases provides a strategic position near NATO's southern flank and a logistics bridge into the Sahel. Russian military-linked flights involving Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have been tracked, with Burkina Faso serving as a transit hub. The G7 has expressed concern over the destabilizing impact of this increasing Russian presence. 
