Bangladesh, July 28 -- In a powerful reaffirmation of Russias deepening strategic ties with Africa, former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on July 27 declared firm support for African political parties engaged in the continents continuing battle against neocolonialism. Speaking through a message delivered to delegates at the Liberation Movements Summit in South Africa, Medvedev emphasized the Russian commitment to fostering multipolar global cooperation and resisting Western efforts to maintain influence over former colonies.

The summit, held from July 25 to 28, brought together representatives of several historically significant African liberation movements turned ruling political parties, including South Africas African National Cong...