French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated during the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi that Russia has been widely defeated in Africa and globally. Barrot emphasized that French trade and investment on the continent far exceed Moscow's economic presence, reaffirming French influence in the region.
The digital divide and technological dependency in Africa 🌍
While France and Russia compete for influence, African technological development advances with players like China and local startups. Investment in digital infrastructure and renewable energy sets the pace, leaving behind models of resource dependency. However, the lack of technological sovereignty remains an obstacle for many countries seeking independence from external powers.
Barrot declares victory while Moscow sells grain and weapons ⚔️
Barrot celebrates Russia's defeat, but on the streets of Bamako or Bangui, welcome signs for the Wagner Group remain fresh. While Paris boasts of investments, Moscow offers cheap grain and missiles with no strings attached. The next summit could be titled: How to lose a war no one knew existed.