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Russia sent weapons and 40 troops to Madagascar’s junta after its 2023 coup, deepening military ties.
Russia has delivered weapons and deployed military personnel to Madagascar’s military junta, according to the National Assembly speaker, following a coup in October 2023.
A Russian plane arrived at Ivato Airport near Antananarivo with 40 troops and 43 crates of arms, including assault rifles, sniper rifles, and anti-tank systems, transferred to the Presidential Guard.
The shipment, described as lawful interstate cooperation, marks Russia’s third arms delivery to Madagascar in three years.
The Russian delegation met with coup leader President Michael Randrianirina, discussing training and expanded military ties.
Randrianirina also made a secret trip to Dubai.
The move reflects Russia’s broader push to expand influence across Africa amid growing geopolitical competition.
Rusia envió armas y 40 soldados a la junta de Madagascar después de su golpe de 2023, profundizando los lazos militares.