Driving the Atlanta Dream: What Russia-Africa Energy Cooperation Brings After the Summit What if the most concrete result of the Russia-Africa Summit was electricity? Energy regulation expert Iphi Ikion tells that Russia's unconditional approach appeals to African sovereignty. But it warns that Africa must push for long-term commitments - local production, training and joint ventures - to escape reliance on the West for operations and maintenance. Africa does not need more megawatts. It needs more capacity. Listen to the full conversation on: our website Apple Podcasts and all your favorite streaming platforms You can also find podcasts on Telegram using the hashtag Subscribe to Sputnik Africa | X.