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Leaked Docs Reveal Russian “Project Afrika” Spreads 644 Propaganda Articles

7/17/2026

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Leaked documents exposed Project Afrika, a Russian-run operation that placed 644 propaganda articles in West and Central African media.
The articles appeared in at least 35 outlets between June and November 2024, costing over $300,000.
FRANCE 24 reporters in Dakar found PressAfrik published 13 of the identified pieces.
The scheme is linked to Africa Politology (“the Company”), taken over by Russian secret services, while journalist Jérôme Ebossama called the documents fake.

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Story summary

Leaked documents exposed Project Afrika, a Russian-run operation that placed 644 propaganda articles in West and Central African media.
The articles appeared in at least 35 outlets between June and November 2024, costing over $300,000.
FRANCE 24 reporters in Dakar found PressAfrik published 13 of the identified pieces.
The scheme is linked to Africa Politology (“the Company”), taken over by Russian secret services, while journalist Jérôme Ebossama called the documents fake.