Image of the Russian Federation in African media discourse under the Russian-Ukrainian war conditions

Abstract

The research explores the Russia image in the African media discourse amidst the Russian-Ukrainian war. It describes the evolution of Russia's perception, identifying changes and trends in its portrayal across various African media outlets. The author delineates nuances of perceptions, compares different perspectives, and assesses the impact of media narratives on shaping African perceptions of the war. The study is built on comparative analysis, discourse analysis, and case study method.