Russia has reportedly sent up to 200 troops to Equatorial Guinea to protect the presidency, as it continues to expand its presence in Africa. Media reports say that the Russians are training elite guards in the country’s two main cities – the capital ...

Russia has deployed up to 200 military instructors to Equatorial Guinea in recent weeks to protect the presidency, sources told Reuters, showing Moscow is expanding its footprint in West Africa despite a recent defeat in Mali.

Russia has deployed around 200 military instructors to Equatorial Guinea in recent weeks to protect the presidency. ・Russia has deployed around 200 military instructors to Equatorial Guinea to protect the presidency.

Equatorial Guinea qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations without kicking a ball after Togo fall to a 1-0 defeat in Liberia.

Equatorial Guinea secured their spot in the 2025 AFCON, set to be held in Morocco next year, after a goalless draw against the group leader, Algeria.

Algeria were confirmed the winners of Group E in matchday five of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying bid following a tense 0-0 draw with Equatorial Guinea at Estadio de Malabo on Thursday afternoon.