DATE: 03.08.2024
TIME: 13:00
VENUE: Press center, Ukraine Crisis Media Center
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
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.