Putin cancels Africa’s debts worth over US$20 billion

Putin cancels Africa’s debts worth over US$20 billion. Russia has become a key ally to many African countries, and Putin has made significant strides in strengthening the relationship between the two regions. At the “Russia-Africa in a multipolar world“ conference, Putin reiterated Russia’s commitment to prioritizing cooperation with African nations. The cancellation of African debts is just one example of the bold steps Russia has taken to build a more productive and mutually beneficial relationship with the continent over the years. Putin has cancelled more than $20 billion in debt owed by African countries. This debt had been accumulated during the Soviet era. In the past, Russia had attempted to collect these debts, which were mainly a result of Moscow’s previous alliances with African countries that supported its communist ideology. During this time, Russia provided military equipment and technical assistance to countries such as Angola, Algeria, the Democratic Republic