Nigeria, July 28 -- Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to implement 'visa-free regime' with all African countries, too much symbolism has characterized its policy towards Africa. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the 'visa-free regime' for Africa aimed at strengthening cultural relations with the continent. That tectonic announcement filled the local Russian media from Moscow to Vladivostok.

Later, the Russian Foreign Ministry clarified that the 'visa-free regime' for African countries was still under serious review, diplomatic talks with different countries on the drafts of visa-free travel agreements were undergoing different stages as each of them had its own specifics. In addition, there was the necessity to put African cou...