What does Russia want from Africa?
Russia\u2019s foreign minister Sergei Lavrov is in Ethiopia today.
It\u2019s the last stop on a tour trying to bolster support amongst African countries.
Much of the continent has been badly affected by grain shortages caused by Russia\u2019s war in Ukraine. But Mr Lavrov denies the country\u2019s role in the global food crisis.
And Moscow is keen to strengthen ties with this continent where many countries have been reluctant to take sides and condemn the war in Ukraine.
On Tuesday Mr Lavrov was in Uganda, where Africa Daily's Alan Kasujja was able to attend his joint press conference with President Museveni.