Russia has reportedly sent up to 200 troops to Equatorial Guinea, expanding its influence in Africa. The soldiers, possibly part of Corps Africa, are training elite guards in Malabo and Bata to protect President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo’s administration. President Obiang, Africa’s longest-serving leader, has fostered closer ties with Russia, seeking military support and exploration deals amid Western criticism of his human rights record. The growing Russian presence in Equatorial Guinea highlights a shift as African nations increasingly look to Russia for security over traditional Western allies.
Russia Deploys Troops in Equatorial Guinea to Protect Presidency
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