DW DW News October 24, 2019 15:12:00
When i russian president vladimir putin has welcomed dozens of african leaders to sochi where he is hosting the 1st ever russia africa economic forum the 2 day summit is focused on expanding cooperation in trade infrastructure technology and security all $54.00 african states are represented at the event it's being seen as part of russia's drive to restore its influence on the african continent which faded after the collapse of the soviet union back in 1901 and time has long been leading the way on investment in africa but now it seems that russia is eager to catch up for example by pursuing i...