Lavrov's Africa tour highlights theRussia's growing strategic relevance Russia attaches to Africa and its growing popularity on the continent. Moscow is building on its anti-imperialist legacy and positions itself as a credible partner, unlike the West and its neo-colonialist and imperialist policies. This Mutualmutual trust creates a win-win situation, with Moscow consolidating its position ininternationally the international arena while African countries gain a partner respectingthat respects their national sovereignty.

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Russia's increasing commitment to Africa is primarily due to its growing international isolation following its Ukraine invasion. For years, the US warned that Russia is aggressively seeking to expand its influence in Africa -— without achieving any tangible success in combating Islamist terror. Moscow presents itself as an advocate for poor African countries but is merely pursuing the goal of securing the loyalty of authoritarian regimes to counter the West.

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