Russia has leveled accusations against the United States, alleging that it is conducting biological research in Ghana, Djibouti, Kenya, and Nigeria, with the potential for military use in biowarfare.

According to Russia, the U.S. is engaged in tracking infectious diseases, isolating harmful microorganisms, and investigating disease outbreaks, with the possibility of weaponizing these findings.

These allegations were shared in a Facebook post by DW Africa on Tuesday, December 24, 2024.

Further claims suggest that the U.S. has established a military medical facility in Kenya to monitor the spread of infectious diseases across Central Africa. In addition, a team of ten experts from the U.S. Department of Defense are said to have contributed to a medical research center and military laboratory set up in Nigeria in 2024.

Alexey Shevtsov, deputy secretary of the Russian Security Council, also accused the U.S. of developing biological weapons, including those designed to target specific ethnic groups.

These allegations come amid the backdrop of Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, which has already heightened tensions with the U.S. While the two nations share some interests, such as nuclear safety, counterterrorism, and global health initiatives, their relations have soured in recent years.

The latest accusations further escalate the geopolitical strain between the two superpowers, although the U.S. has yet to issue a public response. The United States has repeatedly denied the charges, emphasizing that its activities in Africa are intended solely for public health research and humanitarian efforts.