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Russia's Lavrov continues tour of Africa seeking deeper ties
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (left) and Guinea's foreign minister Morissanda Kouyate shake hands near a portrait of Guinea's President Mamadi Doumbouya during their meeting in Conakry, Guinea, June 3, 2024

RUSSIAN Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Guinea on Monday on his latest visit to west Africa.

The region has seen a number of coups and widespread discontent with former colonial powers such as France and the influence of the United States.

Mr Lavrov has visited the African continent several times in the past couple of years as Russia strengthens trade ties with the continent’s 54 nations.

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