US Cautions Madagascar Against Closer Ties with Russia

The US has warned Madagascar against strengthening its ties with Russia, saying similar partnerships with military-led governments in West Africa have failed to improve security. According to BBC Africa, US Africa Command deputy head Lt Gen John Brennan said Madagascar’s strategic location in the Indian Ocean made it important to global trade. He warned against what he called the “Sahel model”, which he said risked fuelling instability across the continent.

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