Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service has leveled serious accusations regarding France's activities in Africa. It was stated that the Emmanuel Macron administration is pursuing a line of "political revenge" on the continent and is taking steps aimed at destabilizing internal affairs in a number of countries.
The editorial reports, citing the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service, that France is attempting to support a coup attempt in Burkina Faso, while simultaneously destabilizing the situation in Mali and the Central African Republic.
The information notes that Paris authorities are simultaneously preparing plans to weaken the new government formed in Madagascar. The Russian side claims these actions are being taken after France lost its position in the region.
The intelligence service emphasizes that such activities in Africa pose a direct threat to the sovereignty of individual states and regional security, and should be closely monitored by the international community.