Panel discussion “Russia’s Expansion in Africa: Hybrid Methods and Strategic Goals”

Press center UCMC announce

Speakers: ⦁ Marta Oliynyk-D’omochko, PhD in Political Science, independent researcher, african expert, Global Ukraine Foundation (online)
⦁ Mykhailo Samus, Director of the New Geopolitics Research Network
⦁ Andrii Rudyk,PhD in Social and Behavioral Sciences, political scientist (online)
⦁ Volodymyr Solovian, PhD in Philosophy, Head of Hybrid Warfare Analytical Group at the Ukraine Crisis Media Center

Venue: Press center, Ukraine Crisis Media Center

Attention! In case of an air alert, visitors of the event can use the shelter located in the basement of the Ukrainian House (Ukraine Crisis Media Center, Ukrainian House, 1st floor. 2 Khreshchatyk street, Kyiv 01001)

Panel discussion “Russia’s Expansion in Africa: Hybrid Methods and Strategic Goals”

Participants of the press tour from Africa: 

Saikou Jammeh, Gambia, Journalists for Justice (JFJ) 

Ougo Jackson Biko, Kenya, Nation/bikozulu.com 

Orrin Singh, South Africa, Eyewitness News  

Ibekwe Nicholas Leonard, Nigeria, Premium Times of Nigeria

Topics for discussion:

  • Information and humanitarian expansion of Russia in Africa: toolkit & narratives.
  • Consequences for regional security posed by Russia’s military-political presence in Africa.
  • Challenges in the context of expanding Ukrainian economic and diplomatic presence in Africa. 
  • Ru-propaganda for export: undermining democracy in African countries

The press tour takes place as part of the Unfold Ukraine to Global South project, implemented by Ukraine Crisis Media Center in cooperation and coordination with the Open Society Foundation and funded by the International Renaissance Foundation.