Reliance on Russia’s military offerings has become increasingly prevalent in parts of Africa, amid an aggressive push by Moscow to lessen Western influence on the continent.

Vladimir Putin held talks at the Kremlin with President of the Central African Republic Faustin-Archange Touadera, who is in Russia on an official visit.

Russian President Vladimir Putin held discussions with his counterpart Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadera in Moscow on Thursday, focusing on enhancing security collaboration between their nations.

During a visit to Moscow, the President of the Central African Republic Faustin-Archange Touadéra hails the military assistance provided by "Russian specialists" to his country, where Moscow had sent mercenaries presented as military "instructors".

President Faustin-Archange Touadera has arrived in Russia for a three-day official visit, where he will hold talks wit

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The president of the Central African Republic, Faustin-Archange Touadera, has arrived in Moscow for talks on strengthening his country's partnership with Russia, the Kremlin said Wednesday.

Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly took a secret break at a mountain hideout over the remote Altai region in Siberia last week just days ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration and impending talks about ending the Ukraine war.

The president of the Central African Republic (CAR) thanked Russian leader Vladimir Putin on Thursday for sending Russian military personnel to his country to help battle rebel factions.

African relations, President Vladimir Putin reveals an unprecedented eightfold increase in trade with the Central African Republic, while pledging expanded security partnerships and continued humanitarian assistance – marking a major milestone in Moscow's growing influence in Africa.

The President of the Central African Republic Faustin-Archange Touadera speaks during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. (/ Pool Photo via

Faustin-Archange Touadera will hold bilateral talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin during his trip Central African Republic