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Ukrainian intelligence's daring plan to topple Africa's pro-Russian regimes

A minibus with an inscription making reference to Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Russian paramilitary group Wagner, in N'Djamena, Chad, on 3 September 2024.
A minibus with an inscription making reference to Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Russian paramilitary group Wagner, in N'Djamena, Chad, on 3 September 2024. © Denis Sassou Gueipeur/AFP

Ukrainian military intelligence wants French help with an ambitious covert plan to remove Moscow's influence from several African capitals, and time is of the essence. Russia's ability to respond is limited after the loss of its hub in Tartus, Syria, while work is ongoing to set-up its base in Tobruk, Libya.

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Emirati defence groups compete for AI leadership under close US surveillance

United Arab Emirates' President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
United Arab Emirates' President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. © Maxim Shemetov/Pool/AFP

After doing an about-turn by opting to develop its artificial intelligence business with the United States rather than China, Group 42 has now broken off relations with all Chinese companies. Washington has also forced it to agree not to work on AI projects with fellow defence giant EDGE Group.

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