Africa at a Glance: Russian Summit

African leaders have gathered in Russia for a summit with President Vladimir Putin amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The two-day summit, held in St. Petersburg, aims to strengthen ties between Russia and the continent. However, Western powers have allegedly applied "outrageous" pressure on African heads of state to discourage attendance at the summit. Despite this interference, Putin remains optimistic, emphasizing Africa's importance as one of the emerging poles in the multipolar world. The summit will address various issues, including trade, cooperation, and efforts to pursue peace in Ukraine. Joining to discuss this is Professor Fulefelo Netswera from the BRICS research institute and Peter Fabricus, Journalist and policy analystSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.