OPINION: Russia in Africa charm offensive

About 54 African countries and organisations converged for summit meeting - as Putin eyes the continent's growing markets

Tough task: Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech at the Russia–Africa Summit in Sochi, Russia
Tough task: Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a speech at the Russia–Africa Summit in Sochi, RussiaPhoto: REUTERS/SCANPIX
Published 23 October 2019, 17:46Updated 24 October 2019, 13:25