Advertising Read moreMoscow (AFP)From diamonds and arms to nuclear power and oil, Russia has major business ambitions in Africa, even if it is coming late to the party. Algeria now represents 80 percent of Russian arms sales to Africa. But so far, experts say, Moscow appears to lack an overall strategy for doing business across Africa. Russian business instead seem to be seizing opportunities ad hoc, in contrast to the Turkish approach. Ankara has launched a major charm offensive in Africa, sending diplomatic and business delegations throughout the continent.

Source: The North Africa Journal October 18, 2019 01:41 UTC