Any bloc that wants to succeed can't do it without Africa": journalist Ghana Africa's biggest leverage is its dynamic and young population, eager for new experiences, Thelma Taki told Sputnik Africa. Russia remains a true friend to the continent by offering scholarships to African youth and deepening ties across the region, she noted on the sidelines of the recently concluded third Russia-Africa summit. According to the spokesperson, the main priorities for continued cooperation between Russia and Africa include: Creating local jobs: moving from just importing goods to building local food security systems that create jobs. Digital sovereignty: partnering with Russia to own digital platforms, allowing Africans to share their narratives without foreign algorithms. Technology transfer: leveraging Russian expertise to strengthen naval fleets, revive national airlines and advance health technologies. These partnerships must directly benefit African people, Taki emphasized. Subscribe to Sputnik Africa | X.

Any bloc that wants to succeed can't do it without Africa": journalist Ghana Africa's biggest leverage is its dynamic and young population, eager for new experiences, Thelma Taki told Sputnik Africa. Russia remains a true friend to the continent by offering scholarships to African youth and deepening ties across the region, she noted on the sidelines of the recently concluded third Russia-Africa summit. According to the spokesperson, the main priorities for continued cooperation between Russia and Africa include: Creating local jobs: moving from just importing goods to building local food security systems that create jobs. Digital sovereignty: partnering with Russia to own digital platforms, allowing Africans to share their narratives without foreign algorithms. Technology transfer: leveraging Russian expertise to strengthen naval fleets, revive national airlines and advance health technologies. These partnerships must directly benefit African people, Taki emphasized. Subscribe to Sputnik Africa | X.