The United States has expressed concern over Madagascar’s expanding military cooperation with Russia, warning that similar partnerships in West Africa have not succeeded in curbing militant violence.
Washington’s caution comes as Madagascar deepens ties with the Russian defence sector, a move that has attracted scrutiny from Western governments.
Officials point to past examples in West Africa where Russian military assistance failed to reduce insurgent activity, suggesting that the same outcome could occur in Madagascar.
While the U.S. has not detailed the specific nature of the cooperation, it has highlighted the potential risks of relying on Russian support for security matters.
The warning underscores the broader concern that external military partnerships may not address the root causes of instability in the region.
<small>Source: Africanews — read the original story there.</small>