Spotlight | West Africa
From Dakar to Algiers, Belgrade's charm offensive in Africa

Serbian Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic on 26 February 2020.
Serbian Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic on 26 February 2020. © Roman Pilipey/Pool/AFP
Serbia is conducting a charm offensive in African capitals in a bid to boost business and persuade them not to recognise Kosovo's independence. The operation is steered behind the scenes by a powerful Serbian businessman with deep links to Africa, working in concert with Belgrade's foreign minister Ivica Dacic. [...]
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