In the United States announced rivalry with Russia and China in Africa

“The African command believes that Al-Shabab * is one of the main threats, we are very closely monitoring the situation. But rivalry with Russia and China on the continent is especially important, ”TASS quoted him as saying.

Klutier said that there are “Russian mercenaries” in Africa, and the Russian side is extracting natural resources in the region.

The American military leader in his speech did not name specific African countries where the “Russian presence” is noted.

* Al-Shabab is a terrorist group banned in Russia.