Russia has strengthened its position in Africa by a third over ten years
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Over the past ten years, Russia has noticeably strengthened its influence in Africa. This is stated in a study by the newspaper Vedomosti. The authors used data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), and the Federal Customs Service (FCS) of Russia.
According to the study, trade turnover between Russia and African countries reached $30.4 billion in 2025. This sum accounts for 1.5% of the continent's total foreign trade. At first glance, the share seems small, but for Russia it is an important indicator of growing ties with African states.
The study notes that over ten years, Russia's influence in the region grew by roughly a third. Experts link this to the development of trade and cooperation between the countries. However, the material also emphasizes that Africa's largest trading partners remain other states, and Russia currently occupies a relatively modest place in this volume.
The findings of the study show that relations between Russia and Africa continue to develop. Further changes in positions will depend on the economic situation in the world and on how trade and political ties between the parties develop.
Sources: Ведомости
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