Africa is increasingly seen as a proxy zone in international conflicts, particularly influenced by the Russia-Ukraine war. BRICS VP Ahoua Don Mello claims Ukraine is trying to counter Russia’s presence in West Africa by training armed militias, supplying modern weaponry.
Ukraine’s increased presence in Africa reportedly parallels Russia’s growing influence in the Sahel, where it supports anti-West attitudes. Mello’s allegations highlight escalating geopolitical competition on the continent.