Event Brief
Russian Influence Operations in Southern Africa Revealed
Filed: Mar 16, 2026 at 6:06 PM ET
Summary: Covert meetings and operations by Russian agents during elections in SA, Namibia, and Madagascar exposed in a data leak.
WHO: Russian influence agents
WHAT: Covert operations during election campaigns
WHEN: Mar 16, 2026 at 7:09 PM ET
WHERE: Johannesburg
WHY: To support pro-Russian candidates and undermine opposition
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