Russia unveils Africa Initiative: Tech sovereignty, trade and new partnerships

Russia is building a new platform for cooperation with Africa, targeting technology, education, finance and domestic market development.

Created by PSB Bank and the InterPractica Development Institution, the Russia-Africa Initiative aims to support joint projects, promote Russian technology exports and establish business councils and hubs abroad. Its backers promise partnerships that help African countries develop sovereign technologies and strengthen their own economies.

RT’s Ayla Kudryavtseva reports on the initiative, its plans and the push for closer Russia-Africa ties.