What’s behind Moscow’s push into Africa?
By BBC Russia hosted a major summit for dozens of African leaders last week, an indication of its growing role as a key player in the region. The Soviet Union used to have a major presence on the continent but its economic and political clout waned in the post-Cold-War period. President Vladimir Putin says the strengthening of ties with African countries is one of Russia’s foreign policy priorities. So just how important is Russia’s role in Africa now? It’s…
