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The visit by Lavrov is the first of a top official from Russia to the country in 60 years. But it comes against the backdrop of continued campaigns by Russia to retain friends and allies in Africa. Isolated in the West for the Ukrainian invasion, Moscow has invested in a diplomatic charm offensive elsewhere, especially in Africa and Asia.

Lavrov has often played the idealistic card, reminding Africa of the support Russia gave to liberation movements.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has wrapped up his African tour: the top diplomat visited four nations: Kenya, Burundi, Mozambique and South Africa.

Governance and Policy Analyst Vincent Kimosop underlined the fact the deal was part of Russia's strategy to curry favour with Ruto who has been receiving many guests from the West.

Russia's 'No-Cost Deliveries' Soft-Power Reaches Africa. Putin previously mentioned "no-cost deliveries" in a number of African countries.