Cameroon: Russia’s Disinformation War in Africa and the Warning Signs for Cameroon

By Hans Ngala

In today’s Africa, power is no longer exercised only through guns or diplomacy, it is increasingly shaped by narratives. From viral social media posts to coordinated propaganda campaigns, information has become a weapon. A recent investigation into a covert Russian-linked network known as Africa Politology reveals just how far this invisible war has gone. While the operation has focused heavily on the Sahel and parts of East Africa, its methods and ambitions…