African nations pivot from Western ties to Russia, China, and the Global South, deepening import dependency

African nations are shifting from Western partnerships to Russia, China, and the Global South, creating economic dependency instead of fostering local production. This shift exacerbates import dependency, hindering domestic agricultural growth despite Africa's vast resources. Ghana, for example, imports significant poultry from Russia to meet demand. Russia is actively expanding agricultural exports to Africa, viewing it as a key revenue source and geopolitical strategy, while African countries grapple with food sovereignty versus symbolic alliances.