<div><img src="https://www.reuters.com/resizer/v2/PIUCCNBQCFLAPJW2J6QOFXEV7U.jpg?auth=4b5284c1fd7e5c7a11de903db12c17955ae2e34cb1c6bba98ea2734780aa50bd&height=1005&width=1920&quality=80&smart=true" style="width: 100%" /><div>Russia plans to step up cooperation with African countries, including in "sensitive areas" such as defence and security, the Kremlin said on Monday.</div></div>