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African Leaders Showed Courage at Russia–Africa Summit Despite West's Pressure: Activist
African Leaders Showed Courage at Russia–Africa Summit Despite West's Pressure: Activist
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Nathalie Yamb, a Cameroonian-Swiss activist and businesswoman, made the remarks following the second Russia–Africa Summit, that took place in St. Petersburg... 30.07.2023, Sputnik Africa
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Despite the West’s demonization of Russia, many of Africa’s leading figures attended the Russia–Africa Summit; the participants have strengthened ties, pan-African activist Nathalie Yamb told Sputnik. They were able to discuss matters with their Russian partners on an equal footing, she believes.Success Despite Difficult ContextThe African leaders present sent out a "strong message" by not yielding to pressure and choosing sovereignty, she stressed. According to her, this is an ideal shared by Russia, which expressed its desire to continue its win-win relationship with the continent through this summit.The presence of small and medium-sized African and Russian companies also proves that the event was not just about politics, but also had a real economic impact, the activist also emphasized.As EqualsAccording to Nathalie Yamb, the Russia–Africa Summit also enabled all parties to discuss a variety of issues "as equals".This logic differs from that of the Western countries, which claim to be ready to help but are always quick to engage in destabilization, or even impose regime change if their demands are not met.Vladimir Putin's speech, which reassured Africa about grain deliveries after the expiry of the Istanbul agreements, is also to be welcomed, Nathalie Yamb noted.The second Russia–Africa Summit was held in St. Petersburg on July 27 and 28. It resulted in an action plan for the years 2023-2026, strengthening cooperation in many sectors, from education to energy to security.
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African Leaders Showed Courage at Russia–Africa Summit Despite West's Pressure: Activist
Nathalie Yamb, a Cameroonian-Swiss activist and businesswoman, made the remarks following the second Russia–Africa Summit, that took place in St. Petersburg, Russia on July 27-28.
Despite the West’s demonization of Russia, many of Africa’s leading figures attended the Russia–Africa Summit; the participants have strengthened ties, pan-African activist Nathalie Yamb told Sputnik. They were able to discuss matters with their Russian partners on an equal footing, she believes.
Success Despite Difficult Context
The African leaders present sent out a "strong message" by not yielding to pressure and choosing sovereignty, she stressed. According to her, this is an ideal shared by Russia, which expressed its desire to continue its win-win relationship with the continent through this
summit.
"Despite all the demonization, some people still found it worthwhile to come, both official and private [...] The heads of state who made the trip showed their willingness to act in a sovereign manner. I salute them because there was a lot of pressure upstream," stated Yamb.
The presence of small and medium-sized African and Russian companies also proves that the event was not just about politics, but also had a real economic impact, the activist also emphasized.
According to Nathalie Yamb, the Russia–Africa Summit also enabled all parties to discuss a variety of issues "as equals".
This logic differs from that of the Western countries, which claim to be ready to help but are always quick to engage in destabilization, or even impose regime change if their demands are not met.
"I find it interesting that Russia is organizing this type of summit. The others always organize summits to help us. They're so nice, so unselfish. They always want to help us, but we always come out a little poorer than before, a little more humiliated, a little more beggared than before", the pan-African activist explained.
Vladimir Putin's speech, which reassured Africa about grain deliveries after the expiry of the Istanbul agreements, is also to be welcomed, Nathalie Yamb noted.
The second Russia–Africa Summit was held in St. Petersburg on July 27 and 28. It resulted in an action plan for the years 2023-2026, strengthening cooperation in many sectors, from education to energy to security.
