'Project Afrika': Inside Russia's propaganda machine
Summary
A leaked set of secret documents revealed that Russia ran a propaganda campaign called "Project Afrika" targeting West and Central African media. This operation placed hundreds of articles spreading Russian views, including anti-France and anti-Ukraine messages, in African news outlets from June to November 2024.Key Facts
- "Project Afrika" is a Russian campaign to influence African public opinion through media.
- The campaign published 644 articles in at least 35 media outlets in West and Central Africa.
- Russia spent over $300,000 on planting these articles.
- The operation was first started by the Wagner Group mercenaries, then taken over by Russian secret services in 2023.
- Senegalese media outlets, like PressAfrik, unknowingly published Russian propaganda articles.
- Some articles were prepared and delivered ready to publish by local intermediaries for a payment between $250 and $700 each.
- A Cameroonian journalist named in the documents denied involvement and called the papers fake.
- This operation is part of Russia’s broader strategy to expand influence in Africa and push specific political messages.
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