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Maintaining friendly powers at all costs: The maneuvers of Russian influence agents in South Africa, Namibia and Madagascar
France🏛️ Politika13. 3. 2026

Maintaining friendly powers at all costs: The maneuvers of Russian influence agents in South Africa, Namibia and Madagascar

This article by Forbidden Stories reveals alleged covert activities by Russian influence agents in South Africa, Namibia, and Madagascar between 2019 and 2025. According to leaked documents, Russian operatives known as 'The Company'—linked to Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service—engaged in secret meetings with South African ANC officials, including Fikile Mbalula and his advisor Bongani Mbindwane. These interactions reportedly involved financial exchanges, support for pro-Russian candidates, and smear campaigns against opponents. In Namibia, similar tactics included producing fake materials to undermine the IPC party. In Madagascar, Russian-backed efforts aimed to pressure President Rajoelina to seek Russian assistance. The report highlights ongoing Russian influence through clandestine operations and strategic funding.

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Maintaining friendly powers at all costs: The maneuvers of Russian influence agents in South Africa, Namibia and Madagascar

This article by Forbidden Stories reveals alleged covert activities by Russian influence agents in South Africa, Namibia, and Madagascar between 2019 and 2025. According to leaked documents, Russian operatives known as 'The Company'—linked to Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service—engaged in secret meetings with South African ANC officials, including Fikile Mbalula and his advisor Bongani Mbindwane. These interactions reportedly involved financial exchanges, support for pro-Russian candidates, and smear campaigns against opponents. In Namibia, similar tactics included producing fake materials to undermine the IPC party. In Madagascar, Russian-backed efforts aimed to pressure President Rajoelina to seek Russian assistance. The report highlights ongoing Russian influence through clandestine operations and strategic funding.

Ocena pristranskosti (Levo): The article frames Russian interference as a deliberate and coordinated effort to manipulate political outcomes, emphasizing the use of covert methods such as financial bribes, disinformation, and smear campaigns. While it presents factual claims based on leaked documents, the narrative leans toward

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