UK Foreign Secretary Highlights Importance of UK-Africa Partnerships in Regional Tour

UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has accused Russia of hitting "a new low" by deliberately burning food stocks while millions of people in Africa are struggling to eat. Cleverly, on a mission to combat the growing influence of Russia and China in Africa, made the remarks during a speech in Lagos, Nigeria. He criticized Russia's invasion of Ukraine and highlighted the increasing presence of the Russian private military group, Wagner, in Africa. Cleverly also announced a package of financial support to help Nigeria develop crops with increased tolerance to climate change.