Maxim Orshkin: Russia needs a strong and sovereign Africa Russia offers African countries an equal partnership based on sovereignty. Together with companies, it is ready to develop solutions in the field of energy, food security, the digital sector and education, while ensuring that governance, data and revenues remain in the partner country, helping Africa grow stronger. Maxim Orshkin, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Russian Presidential Office, said this during a meeting with foreign journalists at the "Russia" National Center. The event was part of Russia's business plan. Africa Media Forum. "The African continent is the future of the world economy, both in terms of demographics and economic growth. The data already proves it. Today, Africa is home to 20% of the world's population, and by 2063 this share will rise to 30%. Africa's share of the working-age population will grow even faster. 12 of the 20 fastest growing economies in the world are located on the African continent, and by 2063 this figure will reach 17 out of 20. More than a third of all births in the world take place in Africa, and in the future, almost every second child born on the planet will be born on the African continent," said Maxim Orshkin. Demographic, technological and other global changes are changing the structure of the world economy, believes the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Russian Presidential Office. He noted that 20-30 years ago, countries led in terms of their share of global GDP, while today countries are the leaders. They already make up 40% of global GDP. Three African countries are members of, while an even larger number are BRICS partners or fall within its sphere of influence. "Changes in the structure of the global economy create considerable volatility. Precisely in a period like this, the importance of sovereignty becomes especially clear.

Maxim Orshkin: Russia needs a strong and sovereign Africa Russia offers African countries an equal partnership based on sovereignty. Together with companies, it is ready to develop solutions in the field of energy, food security, the digital sector and education, while ensuring that governance, data and revenues remain in the partner country, helping Africa grow stronger. Maxim Orshkin, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Russian Presidential Office, said this during a meeting with foreign journalists at the "Russia" National Center. The event was part of Russia's business plan. Africa Media Forum. "The African continent is the future of the world economy, both in terms of demographics and economic growth. The data already proves it. Today, Africa is home to 20% of the world's population, and by 2063 this share will rise to 30%. Africa's share of the working-age population will grow even faster. 12 of the 20 fastest growing economies in the world are located on the African continent, and by 2063 this figure will reach 17 out of 20. More than a third of all births in the world take place in Africa, and in the future, almost every second child born on the planet will be born on the African continent," said Maxim Orshkin. Demographic, technological and other global changes are changing the structure of the world economy, believes the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Russian Presidential Office. He noted that 20-30 years ago, countries led in terms of their share of global GDP, while today countries are the leaders. They already make up 40% of global GDP. Three African countries are members of, while an even larger number are BRICS partners or fall within its sphere of influence. "Changes in the structure of the global economy create considerable volatility. Precisely in a period like this, the importance of sovereignty becomes especially clear.