Russia moves to fill void left by France in West Africa

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The verdict of Western observers on the outcome of July Russia-Africa Summit is that it was a failure, largely because of the smaller-than-expected number of heads of state in attendance.

But, according to Moscow, the conference rekindled the progress it had been making to strengthen relations with the African continent.

Russia moves to fill void left by France in West Africa

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