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Sommet Russie-Afrique : Moscou affiche ses ambitions économiques

France 24 (fr)29 October 2026, 10:36 UTCRussia

Le troisième sommet Russie-Afrique se termine ce jeudi 29 octobre. Une manière pour Moscou d'intensifier ses efforts pour le renforcement de ses liens avec le continent. Vingt-deux chefs d'État africains ont fait le déplacement et 44 pays sont représentés. Le Kremlin cherche à accroître son influence diplomatique, économique et militaire, déjà déployé notamment au Mali, au Burkina Faso et au Niger.

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