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War ‘tour’, football and graffiti: How Russia is trying to influence Africa
Teenage footballers listen to the Russian national anthem before a match. Nearby, artists paint Russian President Vladimir Putin’s portrait on a wall during a graffiti festival. Welcome to Burkina Faso, one of the African nations where Russia is boosting …