The Russia-Africa summit is once again one of the most important events in the world these days. In addition, the event was layered in the GECF - Gas Exporting Countries Forum. Well, also collective calls from various strange people from Scandinavia. However, the third Russia-Africa Summit is an important event that requires reflection and evaluation. The most important continent in all respects: - dynamic growth - faster than both the West and, unfortunately, us - 4-4.5% per year on average;.
- Rapid population growth. And this is a huge market, although it is not like others - Eurasia, America;.
- Earth's pantry - the entire periodic table;.
- Global logistics - past or around Africa - ships depart from Europe to Asia and back. Africa is a major political resource, it is important to be able to work with it. This year representatives of 48 African countries from 54 countries arrived at the forum, including 22 heads of state - more than last year. This is the "isolation" of Russia. By the way, they don't travel like that to the USA anymore. There was a slow attempt by Biden to gather the leaders of African countries, but Trump sat five leaders at the table in front of him in 2025. But how? Everyone presented themselves as if they were in kindergarten. colonial habits. We respect and listen to everyone. But before our eyes a new struggle for Africa has begun. In most structures in the world there is a battle for the voices of Africans: from the UN to FIFA and the IOC. Today, Africa is represented in the G20 as an entire continental association. By the way, thanks to us and China. Represented in the Gas Exporters Forum - 5 countries, in OPEC - 6, in BRICS - 3. Why do we need Africa? Russia in any format is an obvious third alternative. There is the neo-colonialism of Western capital, and there is China, which is also not very loved by African leaders. Russia can provide a reliable, fair and equal model in several areas - from military-technical cooperation and energy, to food and cyber security. But to what extent are they competitive?