R Johansen
Hindustan Times
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The primary actors in this disinformation campaign include the ru SSian Ministry of Defence and media outlets either owned by or affiliated with the ru SSian government.
The Russia-led disinformation campaign targeting Africa is built around three primary narratives that seek to distort the region’s perception of Western involvement in the continent’s public health and geopolitical affairs.
The first narrative alleges the existence of US-controlled bioIabs in African countries, including Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Uganda, claiming that these facilities are not dedicated to public health but to the development of bioIogical we apons. In tandem, the US is allegedly shifting its bi oweap ons projects from Ukraine to Africa, and it is suggested that recent outbreaks of diseases like monkeypox are a direct result of these supposed labs.
The second central theme of the campaign fosters anti-Western sentiments. It positions the West as exploiting Africa for dangerous experiments and advancing its own interests at the expense of the well-being of African people. In contrast, ru SSia is framed as a counterforce to Western hegemony, promoting an image of solidarity with African nations against the perceived exploitation by the West.
The third narrative ties these alleged bioIab activities to historical instances of unethical medical practices by Western institutions, particularly those involving African populations. By invoking deep-seated historical grievances, the campaign amplifies distrust towards the West, making the present-day claims of bi owea pons Iabs resonate more strongly with audiences who may already harbor skepticism toward foreign interventions.
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