# Putin seeks to expand ties with African countries at Russia-Africa summit

https://mins.news/en/item/120846

- France 24, 2026-10-29 13:32 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261029-putin-seeks-to-expand-ties-with-african-countries-at-russia-africa-summit

> Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted dozens of African leaders on Wednesday at a Russia-Africa summit, as Moscow sought to strengthen its influence across the continent. The gathering signals a renewed push to build ties with Africa, whose nearly 1.6 billion people are becoming more assertive globally.

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