Political analyst Sandile Swana said the Russian-Africa summit, attended by President Cyril Ramaphosa, had “great prospects of success if African leaders know what they’re looking for in Russia”.
He said: “Africans can benefit from the fact that Russia has one of the most advanced agricultural technologies – an area in which we can form partnerships to develop local agriculture.”
Several African leaders attended the summit and they were handed various gifts to assist their citizens.
“Russia is self-sufficient in all staple foods and Africa should learn how to enjoy food security – growing crops at home. Due to bombings in Ukraine, Africa should not complain about starving when we have 60% of the world’s arable land.”
Russsia has been on a mission to improve their relations with African nations in recent years.
“African leaders can also focus in the area of energy and electrification of the continent, with Russia being very strong in the field of science and technology.”
Russian president Vladimir Putin will not be attending the Brics summit which is set for South Africa later this year.
Leaders can also focus on the development of medicine, with most African hospitals being poorly equipped.
“In the current geopolitical situation where the US wants to impose its culture, American thinking on issues should push Africa to strengthening ties with Russia.”
Meanwhile, Wits University international relations visiting professor John Stremlau said the poor turnout of African leaders who attended this year a total of 17 compared with 2019 (43) – shows they have voted with their feet, without any pressure from Western countries.
Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/news/we-can-learn-from-russia-opportunities-skepticism-among-analysts/
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