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Mvemba Phezo Dizolele on why African Governments Choose Partnerships with Russia over the West

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (Helsinki Commission) · August 11, 2026

A witness argued that many African states prioritize immediate, pragmatic security and economic choices over ideological alignment, saying offers from Western countries often carry conditionalities. The witness cited Mali's cooperation with Russian security actors as an example of states prioritizing immediate security needs.

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