The United States has cautioned Madagascar that its expanding military cooperation with Russia could heighten instability across Africa, a senior U.S. general warned in a statement released this week.
The general said the partnership resembles the “Sahel‑model” security arrangements that Russia has forged with several countries in the Sahel region, noting that such deals have been linked to increased volatility on the continent.
According to the warning, a similar agreement in Madagascar could replicate the destabilising effects observed elsewhere, potentially undermining regional security and the interests of Western allies.
U.S. officials highlighted Madagascar’s growing ties with Russian defence entities, urging the island nation to reconsider the trajectory of its military relationships and to remain aligned with established Western security frameworks.
The United States has not detailed any specific actions it will take, but the statement underscores Washington’s broader concern about Russian influence in Africa and its possible repercussions for regional stability.
<small>Source: BBC Africa — read the original story there.</small>
