Russia has deployed up to 200 troops to Equatorial Guinea to protect the presidency, expanding its influence in Africa. Reports indicate that Russian forces are training elite guards in the capital Malabo and Bata. The country is led by President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, the longest-serving president globally. The administration has faced criticism for human rights abuses, and there are concerns about the implications of Russian military presence for US interests. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)