Putin hosts Africa summit to deepen ties with the continent

france24.com —

Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted dozens of African leaders at a Russia-Africa summit on Wednesday, part of Moscow's efforts to expand its influence across the continent. The summit marks a renewed Kremlin push to strengthen ties with Africa, a region of nearly 1.6 billion people that is becoming more assertive globally. The event underscores Russia's broader strategy to build partnerships in Africa amid competition with Western powers for geopolitical and economic influence.


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