As the United States (U.S.) doubles on using threats of unjustified sanctions, withdrawal of aid and interference in Africa’s internal affairs, the need by the continent to strengthen ties with new strategic partners like Russia is inescapable.
The European Union (EU) and the United States (U.S.) have historically been the biggest economic and security partners of the African continent.
The U.S which pours billions into the continent through development, humanitarian, and security sector aid, also has a significant military presence on the continent.
However, it’s explicit that the Americans continue to use this aid to suffocate African States by imposing and advancing their imperial tendencies, justifying an immediate need for Africa to seek and further cooperation with alternative strategic partners like Russia before it’s late.
For example, the ongoing harsh criticism towards Uganda including threats of sanctions and withdrawal of aid by the U.S. for criminalizing same-sex, is not only an…
