Why African leaders are turning to Putin. And what Russia wants in return

Summary

Vladimir Putin is looking to expanding Russia's influence in Africa, promising military support, investment and an alternative to the West. But Islamist insurgencies continue to spread in countries where Russian forces have replaced Western troops, and Moscow's economic promises remain largely unfulfilled. So why are African governments turning to Russia? And who really benefits? Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction & Russia-Africa summit in Moscow 01:06 - Why African leaders are looking to Russia 01:56 - Russia's security track record in the Sahel 03:51 - Trade vs. political influence: What is…

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