In Lome, a Soviet-era combat sport is taking center stage as a symbol of the relationship between Togo and Russia, Africanews reported. The discipline is sambo, which was developed in the USSR and derives its name from a Russian expression meaning unarmed self-defense, according to Africanews. Africanews said the presence of sambo in the Togolese capital highlights the ongoing ties between the two countries.

Source: Africanews.