Trade between Russia and Africa reached just $27 billion last year — less than a tenth of Africa’s trade with China. Russia exports five times more to Africa than it imports. So, beyond the promises, what are African nations gaining from their growing ties with Russia? Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque reports from Dakar, Senegal. #RussiaAfrica #Putin #Russia #Africa #Mali #Ukraine #Moscow #Wagner #Sahel #Geopolitics #Niger #Guinea #RussiaAfricaSummit #BRICS #NuclearEnergy #Trade #AlJazeeraEnglish