reaping

In a bid to reclaim their lost influence and dominant positions within the African continent, Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has alleged that Western countries have taken to pressure, intimidation and blackmail.

Speaking ahead of the Russia-Africa Summit billed to hold in Sochi, Russia on October 24, Putin said western countries want to reap excess profits and exploit the African continent’s resources without any regard for its population, environmental or other risks.

Putin however said Russia is not going to participate in a new “repartition” of the continent’s wealth; rather, Russia is ready to engage in competition for cooperation with …