Summary:
- There is an evident opportunistic factor in Russia’s projecting interest and power in any region where it notices an opening.
- To grow its presence in the global arena and diversify its economic relations, Russia has been trying to increase its investments in Africa and establish partnerships with African states.
- Although Russia is no longer a superpower, it still has considerable sway in Africa. It has been seeking to strengthen relations with African states to increase its geopolitical leverage, primarily with the West.
- African countries and Russia usually share a normative vision of a multipolar world where the voices of neglected African nations will be heard and powers such as Russia will have a seat at the table.
