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Russian armored vehicles arrive in Tobruk as Moscow reinforces Libyan corridor
Two sanctioned Russian cargo ships have delivered armored vehicles to Tobruk, Libya, despite Russia's heavy battlefield losses in Ukraine. The move signals Moscow's determination to maintain its military presence and influence across North Africa and the Sahel.
Libya invites Russian energy firms to run oil refineries and exports
Libya is seeking Russian help to rebuild its oil industry, offering Russian companies direct control over refineries and exports as the country struggles with fuel shortages and political divisions.
Russian Forces Intervene to Quell Niger Coup Attempt
A failed coup attempt in Niger has highlighted Russia's growing role in supporting military regimes in the Sahel, as Russian paramilitary forces intervened to suppress a rebellion, raising questions about regional security and strategic autonomy.
Russia's Rosgeologia Launches Groundwater Search in Libya's Sahara
Russia's state geological firm Rosgeologia has begun exploring for deep underground water in Libya's Sahara Desert, aiming to identify new aquifers to support Libya's fragile water infrastructure amid ongoing supply disruptions.