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Russia Targets Coastal West Africa as It Loses Ground in Sahel

Summary by The Sahel Editorial Desk · As published by Africa Defense Forum · August 25, 2026 · 1 min read

Russia is shifting its focus to Coastal West Africa. This move comes as the country loses ground in the Sahel.

Details of this development are available from the Africa Defense Forum. The publication reports on Russia's changing strategies in the region.

Further information on Russia's targets and activities in Coastal West Africa can be found through the Africa Defense Forum, providing insight into the country's evolving presence in the area.

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Category: Local · Published: August 25, 2026 · Source: Africa Defense Forum · Reading time: 1 min

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Published by	Africa Defense Forum
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Source published	Aug 25, 2026
Indexed here	Sep 1, 2026
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Russia Targets Coastal West Africa as It Loses Ground in Sahel

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