Sergey Eledinov


Sergey Eledinov is an expert on African security issues and founder of Convoy Africa. He is a retired Russian military officer, participated in several peacekeeping operations, and has experience advising Russian private military companies in Africa.

Articles by Sergey Eledinov
A soldier in combat gear and a helmet, holding a rifle, is seen in the foreground. Beyond him, two women and two children are seen framed by a doorway set into a stone wall, peering out at the soldier.
A soldier in combat gear and a helmet, holding a rifle, is seen in the foreground. Beyond him, two women and two children are seen framed by a doorway set into a stone wall, peering out at the soldier.
Two men in casual clothes standing in a crowd at a rally flank a third man, who wears a paper Vladimir Putin mask over his face.
Two men in casual clothes standing in a crowd at a rally flank a third man, who wears a paper Vladimir Putin mask over his face.
Supporters of Niger's coup hold Russian and Chinese flags as they gather in Niamey on Aug. 20.
Supporters of Niger's coup hold Russian and Chinese flags as they gather in Niamey on Aug. 20.