"Perhaps the first modern book-length analysis of Russia's interests in Africa . a triumph." -- International Affairs"Ramani?s methodical chronicling of Russian foreign policy in Africa under President Vladimir Putin? [is] impressively researched and dispassionately narrated." -- Africa Center for Strategic Studies"Exceptionally thorough and highly detailed? Ramani?s book offers the most in-depth and extensively researched analysis on Russia's efforts on the continent of Africa."-- Diplomatic Courier"Fascinating." -- African Business"An impressive book. The only recent full-length academic study of Russia's engagement with Africa, it is a worthwhile contribution to the literature." -- Paul Stronski, Senior Fellow, Russia and Eurasia Program, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace"A comprehensive account of Russian policy towards Africa from the 1990s to the present.

Original, detailed and engaging, it is a truly masterful work." -- Mark N. Katz, Professor of Government and Politics, George Mason University"This is the encyclopedic and nuanced go-to guide for everyone interested in Russia's relations with Africa: from students seeking an introduction to the topic to experts needing a comprehensive reference. Ramani's language skills and on-the-ground interviews truly set this book apart." ? Kimberly Marten, Professor in the Department of Political Science, Columbia University, and author of Weapons, Culture, and Self-interest: Soviet Defense Managers in the New Russia"Russia in Africa will be of special interest to scholars in the fields of political science, international relations, history, and Russian and African studies. It is an essential acquisition for major college and university libraries." -- The Russian Review"The book is particularly useful for its chapters on the COVID-19 pandemic, how Russia's invasion of Ukraine affects its policy in Africa, and why African countries responded by largely ignoring the invasion. The book fills a large gap in the existing literature on Russian foreign policy and is a valuable contribution.

" -- Choice"Sets out a comprehensive analysis of Russian Africa policy for the first time" -- Welt-Sichten.