Why is it that Russia Or The United States Or The UK think so highly of themselves that they should be "the one" that African countries should turn to? African countries and more specifically African citizens have to look inward to themselves to find the one they should turn too. Russia is a member of the UN security council that vicious apparatus designed to benefit only itself at the expense of so many around the world. Let's not forget the Russian arms and military equipment used against civilian populations. I am sure many Africans will not forget.

The fact that Russia isn't anywhere near as aggressive as the West should be an indicator to you. Certainly everyone should have as much economic independence as possible but there's nothing wrong with foreign investment, so long as the nation receivnig the investment retains its economic independence. That is the distinction between Russia and the West: you do not get absorbed by the Russian economy when it invests in you. What about Russian designed weapons that are also copied illegally? Is there a reason why you're blaming Russia for the way that the weapons it has sold legitimately to world governments are being used? Why should Russia have to be forgiven? Even without guns, other weapons would still be used. Or did you forget that the Mongols killed tens of millions with swords and arrows?