By KEVIN J. KELLEYMore by this AuthorWhile much attention is being given to the US-China competition in Africa, Russia has been striving, with little notice, to become another major player on the continent. Today’s Russia seeks to build on historical friendships with Angola, Mozambique, Namibia and Zimbabwe, as well as with post-apartheid South Africa. Russia has also begun prospecting for markets and political influence in East Africa. MILITARY BASEEstablishing a permanent military base is also part of Russia’s Africa agenda. Despite its claims of pending deals and investments in Africa, Russia exhibits “a significant gap between announcements and actual deliverables,” Mr Pham says.

Source: Daily Nation April 18, 2018 12:45 UTC