Russia Uses Religion to Expand Its Influence in Africa

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The Russian Orthodox Church quickly extends its presence on the African continent, active in more than 30 countries, according to an analysis published by Bloomberg.

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In just three years, the Russian Orthodox Church increased its African parishes to 350 in 34 countries. The expansion of Russian propaganda on the continent—which is essentially the activity of Kremlin-linked Russian Orthodoxy—is noteworthy because the traditional Orthodox jurisdiction in Africa belongs to the Patriarchate of Alexandria in Egypt, which Moscow is fighting against.

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Over the past three years, the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) has expanded from two parishes in Africa to over 350 in 34 countries, even though the traditional Orthodox jurisdiction of Africa belongs to the Patriarchate of Alexandria in Egypt, which is being fought by the Kremlin. The article, "The Russian Orthodox Church is developing a propaganda network in Africa," comes from the website All That Matters.