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Russia is linked to Africa through its role as a strategic economic and social partner [1], with its ongoing conflict in Ukraine directly threatening Africa's food security and political stability {fact:4, fact:6, fact:7}. Furthermore, Russia's geopolitical influence on the continent is highlighted by its involvement in the conflict, which has been described as reviving Cold War-era dynamics that impact Africa's international relations {fact:1, fact:3, fact:9}.
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The Geopolitics of the Russian-Ukrainian War: Implications for Africa ... eu-opensci.org 9 facts
claimUN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned on March 14, 2022, that Russia's war in Ukraine could lead to a "cyclone of famine" in many nations, specifically mentioning Africa and the rest of the world.
claimBoth Russia and Ukraine are strategic partners of the African continent regarding social and economic ties.
claimThe Russian-Ukrainian conflict in Africa is viewed as resembling the Cold War more than World War II because it pits Russia against the United States and its NATO allies.
claimThe conflict between Ukraine and Russia marks the beginning of an unstable and disruptive period for Africa's relations with the rest of the world.
claimThe conflict between Russia and Ukraine poses a threat to international security and specifically threatens the social, economic, and political stability of Africa, as both nations are vital to the continent.
claimBecause Russia and Ukraine are significant exporters of oil, wheat, and corn to Africa, the ongoing conflict is expected to increase food insecurity for people living on the African continent.
claimPeter Fabricius, writing for the Institute for Security Studies on March 18, 2022, asserted that Russia's invasion of Ukraine revived Cold War faultlines and demonstrated Russia's influence across the African continent.
claimA potential Russian defeat or shift in power could result in a new configuration of Europe involving China in East Asia and the Western Pacific, potentially ending the current global order and ushering in a new Cold War between the 'East' and the 'West' and causing 'dire straits' for Africa (Vihma & Wigell, 2016).
claimAfrican households, the agricultural industry, and food security have been negatively impacted by the invasion of Ukraine due to Africa's reliance on Russian and Ukrainian wheat imports, which account for approximately 30% of global wheat exports.