Ukraine is boosting ties with Africa by offering military training, aiding refugees, and countering Russian influence through diplomacy, humanitarian aid, and food security efforts.
Ukraine is ready to support African countries in their fight against Russian mercenaries, offering military training, sharing battlefield experience, and assisting refugees in regions where the Kremlin’s influence is growing.
According to a Reuters report, since 2022, Kyiv has been actively expanding its diplomatic footprint across the continent, opening eight new embassies, including those in Mauritania, the Republic of the Congo, and Côte d’Ivoire. The total number of Ukrainian diplomatic missions in Africa has now reached 18.