African countries want to build a real partnership with countries that respect their interests, the president of the African Freedom Institute, professor of philosophy, pan-Africanist thinker Dr. Franklin Niamsey told TASS. "What we want is a real partnership, with people who have an interest, but respect our interest," Niamsey said. According to Nyamsi, this is the main reason why African countries maintain good relations with China and Russia. He noted that when cooperating with Beijing and Moscow, African countries do not face any condescending attitude or paternalism. Niamsey also talked about his book published in May 2025. He said Africa was facing a "war of resettlement", not a religious one.