Arms deliveries and Africa Corps training: How Russia is bolstering its presence in Madagascar
6 May 2026, 11:20 GMT
By The FRANCE 24 Observers
Topic: Africa
Source URL: https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20260506-arms-deliveries-africa-corps-training-russia-bolstering-presence-madagascar
From deliveries of drones and armoured vehicles to training sessions led by Russian Africa Corps instructors, security cooperation between Madagascar and Russia has intensified since the October 2025 coup. Russia’s growing influence is expanding into other sectors as well, raising questions within parts of Malagasy civil society.