Russia-Africa Summit: What do African countries gain from closer ties with Moscow? African leaders are gathering in Moscow for the third Russia-Africa summit as Russian military and economic influence grows across the continent. Russian paramilitary forces have supported campaigns in Mali and the wider Sahel, while hundreds of African fighters have reportedly died fighting for Russia in Ukraine. Despite deepening security ties, trade remains capped at $27 billion, far behind China's $348 billion and the European Union's $402 billion, raising questions about what African countries are getting in return.

Russia-Africa Summit: What do African countries gain from closer ties with Moscow? African leaders are gathering in Moscow for the third Russia-Africa summit as Russian military and economic influence grows across the continent. Russian paramilitary forces have supported campaigns in Mali and the wider Sahel, while hundreds of African fighters have reportedly died fighting for Russia in Ukraine. Despite deepening security ties, trade remains capped at $27 billion, far behind China's $348 billion and the European Union's $402 billion, raising questions about what African countries are getting in return.