# Why African leaders are turning to Putin—and what Russia wants in return

https://mins.news/en/video/122734

- DW News, 2026-10-30 15:30 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8vpgdJDz50

> Russia is seeking to expand its influence in Africa by promising military support, investment and an alternative to the West. Yet Islamist insurgencies are spreading in countries where Russian forces have replaced Western troops, while Moscow’s economic promises remain largely unfulfilled. The report asks why African governments are turning to Russia and who benefits.

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