THE REDYNAMISATION OF THE RUSSO-AFRICAN RELATIONS: WHICH STAKES GEOPOLITIQUES AND GEOSTRATEGIQUES FOR AFRICA IN XXIE CENTURY?

The attractiveness of Africa today is undeniable. All areas and sectors of activity are coveted by all of its partners, as evidenced by the proliferation of international investments and the multiplication of diplomatic actions on the continent. Considered as a continent of all opportunities, Africa represents a new center of the world with regard to the diversity of the areas at stake: the economy, education, the environment, security and many others. Partnership relations between Africa and external powers are very old. But they will intensify at the end of the cold war from the 1990s. However, the situation seems to be balanced with the rise of Russia in Africa, which have longstanding relations. They have recently taken a new turn, with several bilateral initiatives and the rise of the BRICS multilateral forum where Russia is very active. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]