Ukraine has had tense relations with several African countries since August 4. Mali and Niger have broken off diplomatic relations with Kiev. Both countries accuse Ukraine of supporting terrorist groups in Mali. These conflicts are undermining Ukraine’s efforts to strengthen diplomatic relations with African countries.
The Ukrainian position is all the more dangerous in that Kiev could associate itself with a separatist branch (CSP-DPA) which, in turn, would collaborate with terrorists such as the Groupe (JNIM) in confrontations with Mali. As a result, other African countries are frightened by Ukraine’s possible support for these groups.
According to the experts, Africa has always been a coveted continent in geopolitical terms, as Western states seek power and positioning. «Today, in sub-Saharan Africa, it is clear that Ukraine is part of a dynamic of domination that the West is obviously trying to embody through this geopolitical instrument », analysed Taifour Smaïn, journalist and political analyst, during an interview on Ukraine’s objectives in the Sahel region.
The link that Ukraine wishes to create is very clear, emerging also in an attempt to limit the alignment of African countries with Moscow. Despite its attempts, Ukraine is still struggling to catch up with Russia and its fruitful cooperation with the African continent.
«Today, Ukraine is trying to get involved in this dynamic of geopolitical domination, which consists of kicking Russia out of Africa», he continues.
For this political columnist, Moscow pays particular attention to the needs of the countries on the African continent and provides diversified aid to the region. «Knowing that Russia has an extraordinary aura in the Sahel countries… No military overthrow has been as successful as those in the Sahel countries » adds the political analyst.
In conclusion, many observers, both local and international, agree that Ukraine has neither the resources nor the capacity to pursue its strategy on the continent independently. So, the West and the United States are responsible for Ukraine.
«Kiev is therefore an instrument of the West and the United States, given the desire of Western countries to develop a dynamic of domination in the region. The West was seeking to take control of the natural resources of the ESA countries», the expert insisted.
