The BBC posted on 28 July 2022 an article titled "Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Lavrov Shows Diplomatic Clout in Africa" by Catharine Byaruhanga.
Most African countries voted in the UN General Assembly to condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine, but a significant minority, including South Africa, abstained. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has just completed a four-country tour in Africa to build support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron and senior U.S. officials are also travelling in Africa and making counter arguments.
