Project 'Afrika’: Inside Russia's propaganda machine
Summary
A leaked set of documents revealed that Russia ran a secret campaign called "Project Afrika" to spread propaganda in French-speaking media in West and Central Africa. Between June and November 2024, Russian agents placed 644 articles in at least 35 media outlets, spending over $300,000 to influence public opinion, especially in Senegal.Key Facts
- "Project Afrika" is a Russian operation targeting African online media with propaganda and disinformation.
- The campaign produced 644 articles published from June to November 2024.
- At least 35 media outlets in West and Central Africa published these articles.
- The operation spent more than $300,000 during this period.
- The Russian group behind it was originally created by the Wagner Group and later taken over by Russian secret services in 2023.
- The campaign focused on promoting anti-France and anti-Ukraine messages.
- Senegalese media outlet PressAfrik published 13 of the propaganda articles.
- Some journalists named in the documents denied involvement, calling the evidence fake.
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