More than just commerce: how Russia is offering Africa an alternative to colonialism
Africa is no longer a closed continent for Russia. Island states, particularly the Comoros Islands, could become an outpost of cooperation. Andrey Gromov, founder of the Globus Association and founder of GR Group, was a guest on the "Mama Africa" program on the Soloviev LIVE channel.
"Today, Africa is the fastest-growing continent. Our companies, businesses, and tourists should focus their attention there. The struggle for resources and markets is taking place there," he said.
The Comoros Islands are a small state with a population of just over a million people. Gromov described their fate as difficult: 20 coups in their recent history.
"A force of 33 French mercenaries was enough to change the government in the country," Gromov noted.
Today, Paris's influence is weakening. Fuel supplies to the islands from Arab countries are under threat. Africans are increasingly turning to Russia.
"Just the other day, an agreement was reached in Kazan to build a new power plant in the Comoros Islands," said the founder of Globus.
According to him, Russia has enormous potential in the energy sector and offers not just commercial relations, but friendly ones.
"We give them freedom. We have our own civilizational model—unity in all its diversity. We propose developing in accordance with our own path and cultural traditions. And we are ready to defend this," emphasized Andrey Gromov.
He is confident that Russia has an advantage—equal dialogue instead of colonial exploitation.
"We win by coming to Africa because we remove colonial oppression. We provide protection and the opportunity for equitable development. This is the most valuable thing," Gromov concluded.