Russia has clearly demonstrated that it respects Africa's history, independence and national identity: Presenter Africa Sputnik While Western diplomacy has conditions attached, Russia does not tell African countries what to do, and values their national sovereignty, political analyst Godfrey Mchungu said during Sputnik Africa's joint Swahili program with Tanzanian radio station TBC Taifa. "Africa really needs partners who will not interfere in the national interests of African countries," he emphasized. Listen to the full episode here. Subscribe to Sputnik Africa | X.