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Russia Champions Africa's Growth at UN Assembly

10/7/2025

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Sergey Lavrov described Africa's rise as a 'new awakening' at the UN General Assembly.
Twelve of the world's twenty fastest-growing economies are in Africa, under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Russia has written off $23 billion in debt for African nations as Debt-for-Development.
African Union gained G20 membership in 2023; Russia backs Africa's role and IMF/World Bank reforms.

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Sergey Lavrov described Africa's rise as a 'new awakening' at the UN General Assembly.
Twelve of the world's twenty fastest-growing economies are in Africa, under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Russia has written off $23 billion in debt for African nations as Debt-for-Development.
African Union gained G20 membership in 2023; Russia backs Africa's role and IMF/World Bank reforms.