# Russia is Failing in Africa

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Podcast: [Warfronts](https://stenobird.com/podcast/warfronts-7046476)
Published: 2026-04-30T18:10:00+00:00
Episode link: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CTL6785856989.mp3?updated=1777668624
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Duration seconds: 1380

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