The U.S. Has Warned Madagascar Against Drawing Closer To Russia
- 11.11.2026, 19:16
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The statement was made by the deputy commander of U.S. Africa Command.
The U.S. has cautioned Madagascar against expanding military cooperation with Russia, warning that such a rapprochement could lead to the instability that has already gripped a number of countries in the Sahel. Washington is concerned about Russia’s growing influence in the strategically important Indian Ocean region, according to BBC.
Lieutenant General John Brennan, deputy commander of U.S. Africa Command, stated that Russia’s cooperation with the military regimes in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger has not brought about the promised improvement in security. The “Sahel model” of engagement with the juntas, he said, has not solved the region’s problems.
Moscow has stepped up its military ties with Madagascar following the 2025 coup. Russia supplies the island nation with weapons and sends instructors.
Washington is particularly concerned about security in the Mozambique Channel. Islamist groups are active in northern Mozambique, and incidents of piracy have also been reported in the region. At the same time, the capabilities of armed groups at sea are growing.
Brennan acknowledged that U.S. partners are “free to choose their allies,” but urged them to consider the consequences of such choices.
The President of Madagascar, on the other hand, advocates strengthening relations with Moscow. Last month, at the “Russia–Africa” summit, the parties signed agreements in the fields of defense, tourism, and trade.
In February, Randrianirina made the first official visit by a Malagasy head of state to Russia in nearly 50 years.
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