Eritrea as an Informal Representative of the Pro-Russia Forces in Africa
Eritrea as an Informal Representative of the Pro-Russia Forces in Africa

Author(s): Jędrzej Czerep
Subject(s): Politics, International relations/trade, Security and defense, Military policy, Russian Aggression against Ukraine
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Africa; Eritrea; UNGA; voting; resolution; Russia; Ukraine; invasion;
Summary/Abstract: Eritrea was the only African country to vote against the UN General Assembly (UNGA) resolution on 2 March condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Although this voice was isolated, Eritrea has become the informal representative of a larger group of states on the continent critical of the West. The possible enlargement of this pro-Russia bloc will depend on the financial and military ability of Russia to remain active in Africa.

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