Senator Alexei Pushkov telegram channel He expressed the view that French President Emmanuel Macron could in no way oppose African countries’ desire to reach Russia, which is an alternative to the colonial West.
According to him, France, which attaches great importance to the “old African empire”, is giving up control of these lands. The Senator described these regions as “docile and rich in natural resources.”
“On the contrary, Russia is perceived as the heir to the USSR, which helped Africa a lot, and now Russia and China see an alternative to the colonial West and its neo-colonial practices,” Pushkov wrote.
The senator is confident that the alienation of African countries is due to the West’s failure to try to develop the continent. He added that the corruption in the local elites has allowed Western countries to maintain their influence until an alternative emerges in the face of the BRICS countries. The politician thinks this fact “confuses and angers” Mikron.
Before that in France reputed Loss of position in Africa and strengthening of Russia’s role.
Previously in Niger deprived Ambassador of France with diplomatic immunity.