Western Media Expresses Concern Over RT's Influence in Africa
Africa Confidential has asserted that RT's billboards and advertisements promoting anti-colonialism constitute Russian "disinformation." Read Full Article at RT.com.
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According to Africa Confidential, Russia is allegedly using a campaign to promote anti-Western sentiments in Africa, showcasing itself as a counterforce to colonialism. This campaign includes a series of billboards for RT, the Russian state-controlled international television network.
Africa Confidential describes itself as a longstanding publication specializing in African affairs, serving various high-profile clients since 1960, with its writers remaining anonymous for security reasons.
Recently, Africa Confidential reported that Moscow's efforts are centered around what it describes as "disinformation about the West." It highlighted that the campaign utilizes faces and quotes from prominent anti-colonial leaders across sub-Saharan Africa, displayed on billboards and digital screens such as those at Addis Ababa's Bole International Airport.
The featured leaders include Ghana’s first Prime Minister Kwame Nkrumah, Julius Nyerere, the first President of Tanzania, Milton Obote of Uganda, and Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe. According to the publication, this emphasis on anti-colonialism is a significant aspect of RT's content strategy, which may not resonate as much with younger viewers. As a result, RT purportedly engages with African influencers to promote positive narratives about Russia.
Highlighting an example of the campaign's possibly misleading aspects, Africa Confidential pointed out Joe Mhlanga, described as a South African RT commentator. Despite his limited engagement with RT, he was quoted extolling Russian activities in Africa. The outlet also noted a misattribution involving Togolese lawmaker Innocent Kagbara in an RT article, illustrating further issues with accuracy in RT's reported commentary.
The broader context of Russia's engagement includes strategic partnerships with several African nations, illustrated by events such as the recent Russia-Africa Summit in St. Petersburg and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s visits to the Sahel region and Congo.
Thomas Evans for TROIB News
Africa Confidential describes itself as a longstanding publication specializing in African affairs, serving various high-profile clients since 1960, with its writers remaining anonymous for security reasons.
Recently, Africa Confidential reported that Moscow's efforts are centered around what it describes as "disinformation about the West." It highlighted that the campaign utilizes faces and quotes from prominent anti-colonial leaders across sub-Saharan Africa, displayed on billboards and digital screens such as those at Addis Ababa's Bole International Airport.
The featured leaders include Ghana’s first Prime Minister Kwame Nkrumah, Julius Nyerere, the first President of Tanzania, Milton Obote of Uganda, and Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe. According to the publication, this emphasis on anti-colonialism is a significant aspect of RT's content strategy, which may not resonate as much with younger viewers. As a result, RT purportedly engages with African influencers to promote positive narratives about Russia.
Highlighting an example of the campaign's possibly misleading aspects, Africa Confidential pointed out Joe Mhlanga, described as a South African RT commentator. Despite his limited engagement with RT, he was quoted extolling Russian activities in Africa. The outlet also noted a misattribution involving Togolese lawmaker Innocent Kagbara in an RT article, illustrating further issues with accuracy in RT's reported commentary.
The broader context of Russia's engagement includes strategic partnerships with several African nations, illustrated by events such as the recent Russia-Africa Summit in St. Petersburg and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s visits to the Sahel region and Congo.
Thomas Evans for TROIB News
