Africa is the continent of the future, with a young population yearning for good education and a higher standard of living, said Russian President Vladimir Putin. "We see Africa as the continent of the future, with a very young population that aspires to education and a higher standard of living. This will inevitably lead to systemic changes across the continent," he said at the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) summit. Putin also noted that Russia is promoting the creation of a new investment platform within BRICS, which will also target the fast-growing markets. "In this context, Africa should be a priority," he added.

Africa is the continent of the future, with a young population yearning for good education and a higher standard of living, said Russian President Vladimir Putin. "We see Africa as the continent of the future, with a very young population that aspires to education and a higher standard of living. This will inevitably lead to systemic changes across the continent," he said at the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) summit. Putin also noted that Russia is promoting the creation of a new investment platform within BRICS, which will also target the fast-growing markets. "In this context, Africa should be a priority," he added.