Russia-Africa ties: Moscow's growing influence in Africa
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What happened
The third Russia-Africa Summit is due to bring African leaders to Moscow at the end of October, as ties between Russia and the continent continue to grow. The Kremlin has sought to expand its influence in Africa amid its isolation from the US and Europe, while African governments have pursued closer economic, diplomatic and security ties with Moscow. Russia has also sought to draw African recruits into its war in Uk…
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