Putin Expands Partnership With Mauritius; Africa Choosing Russia Over West? | Firstpost Africa

Putin Expands Partnership With Mauritius; Africa Choosing Russia Over West? | Firstpost Africa
The latest on the list of African countries partnering with Russia is the island of Mauritius. Russia and Mauritius have been strengthening partnerships across various fields including oceanographic research, information technology, energy, marine transportation, and fishing among others. Russian Ambassador to Mauritius says despite pressure from the West, the African nation is committed to deepening ties with Moscow. Mauritius is also looking to initiate the use of Russian Mir payment cards. Why is Russia's influence in Africa on the rise? Why are more and more African nations choosing a partnership with Russia over the US and its Western allies? Watch this video for details.
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[@leojohnson3406]

Yes we love Russia in Africa they will always be our true ally because they have always been there for us. 🇷🇺 Russia 🇷🇺 is always welcome in Africa

[@Human_01]

-well said, meant and expressed! ❤️🇷🇺❤️👏

[@davidnek8196]

Just look in your history and see what Anglo / Americans have done for you other than allowing their companies rob your natural resources and keep you poor.

[@user-eu8pe5jy2t]

be careful what you wish for africa.

[@Africanchild825]

@@user-eu8pe5jy2tSo far they have been better than the west by far. We shall see what the future holds.

[@user-eu8pe5jy2t]

@@Africanchild825 rectangular boxes returning from the donbas is what the future holds...if the families are lucky

[@zuzemoyo7696]

Automatic to choose RUSSIA 🇷🇺. NO BRAINER because the RUSSIANS are open and transparent.

[@827181]

Too right.

[@user-eu8pe5jy2t]

no brainer indeed

[@carolflann2927]

Really.. that's why they just blasted their Way into Ukraine and is Stealing their Country. Real open and transparent 😂

[@XY-rh3if]

Right! They don't kill, intimidate, threaten, war or sponsor terrorism against us in order to have their way!

[@benbim540]

Here is the problem the west gives sub Saharan countries 30 billion dollars a year in aid while western companies take more than twice that out of those countries in profits don't get me wrong they are doing what companies are supposed to do make big profits it is or should be the responsibility of the governments of these countries to ensure this doesn't happen but endless corruption from government after government has allowed this but what we are seeing now is no different just swapping western domination for eastern domination because all these corrupt governments don't like being preached to by the west about human rights and corruption and they know Russia and China will not interfere in their internal politics this way because Russia and China couldn't care less about human rights and corruption so the African governments will embrace them the money will still flood out of Africa but now to the east instead of the west but all the corrupt politicians and generals who rule through military coos will still get rich and without the west telling them they have to improve human rights and get rid of all the corruption.

[@pouwakaruwhiu8349]

Well done Mauritius for choosing Russia 🇷🇺, from Australia 🦘

[@BGK531]

Russia’s influences comes from respecting Africans for mutual benefit both Africa and Russia

[@khaleel7466]

Well said

[@user-eu8pe5jy2t]

putin is looking for trench meat. enjoy the donbas

[@LawrenceMohlala-dh3zi]

Agreed 💯

[@benbim540]

Here is the problem the west gives sub Saharan countries 30 billion dollars a year in aid while western companies take more than twice that out of those countries in profits don't get me wrong they are doing what companies are supposed to do make big profits it is or should be the responsibility of the governments of these countries to ensure this doesn't happen but endless corruption from government after government has allowed this but what we are seeing now is no different just swapping western domination for eastern domination because all these corrupt governments don't like being preached to by the west about human rights and corruption and they know Russia and China will not interfere in their internal politics this way because Russia and China couldn't care less about human rights and corruption so the African governments will embrace them the money will still flood out of Africa but now to the east instead of the west but all the corrupt politicians and generals who rule through military coos will still get rich and without the west telling them they have to improve human rights and get rid of all the corruption.

[@user-fh3oc5ij3s]

South Africa is so proud to be associated with Russia.

[@mosalethoba5267]

It's not Disinformation. People undermines Africa to an extent that they think relationship with Russia is disinformation. But if you look through history you'd realise that Russia has always given Africa support

[@Human_01]

Ikr? 😂 Russia and Africa forever 🇷🇺❤🌍

[@leojohnson3406]

Very true , Russia 🇷🇺 has always been there for us and has never disrespected the ppl of Africa

[@user-oy8xj4lr3g]

It's really SA is having many of relationships with Russia.

[@mctetteh4334]

❤❤Russia and McPutin❤❤ Greetings from Ghana

[@zehrag3781]

US talking about democracy is hilarious!😅😅😅

[@keanered404]

yes , very hilarious, a country which was built after the genocide of millions of native american should not talk about democracy

[@Capleharold5900]

I couldn’t have said it any better..true to the core

[@user-jd3dr2ly5j]

Wise decision. Western propaganda has no grip over Mauritius. USA, UK; France, Belgium and other EU countries are known to be plunderers of African resources. Diego Garcia belongs to Mauritius was separated from the mainland on the independence of this island nation. Hope that USA and UK pay a lot for their petty and perfidious actions.

[@user-eu8pe5jy2t]

bring it and find out

[@gaborjuraj2843]

Yes❤❤❤

[@user-tw7nh7jj5l]

They will. YAH has plans for them

[@user-eu8pe5jy2t]

@@user-tw7nh7jj5l come and get it boy

[@GeshaPiterskiy]

Diego Garcia in my educated opinion has been the location of the worst CIA biological laboratory to which the CIA agents kidnapped several groups of people including biotech specialists from different countries since the 1980s : KAL777 flight passengers and some other airliner hijackings including that relatively recent Malaysian plane. But in recent years CIA diversified their Diego Garcia biolab operations moving their dirty business to Ukraine where Russian troops discovered more than 30 US-sponsored biolabs. Horrible viruses could have originated from the CIA biolab on Diego Garcia ! 😢

[@rajabreiz8349]

Great News long live Russia Viva Putin viva Africa 🌍🌍🌍💪💪💪

[@brigittebeltran6701]

💯

[@Human_01]

This is good development! Russia and Africa make a powerful and effective combination! ❤🇷🇺🌍❤

[@griegs2001]

I had chosen Russia 10 times before even considering the Collective West.

[@dahirdubow8636]

Those countries who colonized and dehumanize their leaders through coup and even killing their leaders in a horrible Way like the former PM of Congo Mr Lumumba cannot never claim to be democrats

[@KingOnema]

Don’t you talk about my country if you can’t do a simple research. Americans and Belgium were behind his death using a puppet in Mobutu who guaranteed contracts to his masters and have extorted trillions from the country. I can give you a whole lesson on this

[@hubreydavid7864]

If Democracy doesn't exist in the United Nations where 54countries have no veto rights, then it's time for Africa to form its own United States of Africa. One continent One country with 54countries with a United military.

[@nizarrama225]

One country but it's not united states of Africa, we can call Umoja wa Afrika (UWA) we want to use one language that's Swahili language

[@meshackizuchukwu287]

Our general language will be brokin

[@dicksonhaul4895]

United nations is a useless organisation controlled by Washington dc

[@LawrenceMohlala-dh3zi]

Agreed 💯

[@fightsims1252]

@@nizarrama225 See ya teeth lol

[@ejeikwutheophilus7854]

The french said Mauritius is theirs. If the prime minister can kick France out it will mean the world to me.

[@Freedom20255]

They said Niger was theirs too. Clowns!

[@user-ur2om5po3e]

Russians has Honest friendship, respect for others nations with their values, mutual trust and social development principles. 🦅💪🌲🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🌴👍🦅

[@philipcoffman4372]

We love Africans . I had a black buddy named Sasha . We went to school and boxing together. We have university of Patricia lumumba . Africa deserved to prosper without west constantly robbing African ppl . Stick with Russians and Chinese. We’ll make you prosperous and we will always treat you equal because all people are . I think everyone should focus on African infrastructure and better living standards for its ppl . More food , medical , education etc . I know smart Africans that are hungry for knowledge will become world known scientists, doctors, engineers and will be able to help it’s ppl . Russia doesn’t need your resources to steal . We have our own but we’ll teach you how to obtain em on industrial scale , help set it up and we’ll grow in cooperation, not bullying and taking advantage of each other 🫡🇷🇺

[@LawrenceMohlala-dh3zi]

Agreed 💯 the colour of our skins shouldn't make us look each other down

[@emmanuelhuelar3332]

lovely comment. That should be a healthy relation between countrys

[@JohnMwai-mr2xq]

Go Go Mauritius Africa is so proud of you, you made the right choice 🙏🏼

[@DvdMan-re8ql]

Yes Russia is a better partner they dont dictate and tell you who your friends should are shouldn't be they developed your country and doesn't put military bases all over the world,they the americans trying to intimidated others no more bullying, to Russia with love

[@user-eu8pe5jy2t]

the west never really cared...russia is perfect for africans

[@MatthewPeter-sl8zf]

GOD bless long live Russia China Africa friendship Amen Amen

[@ognashinal6515]

Look at Kenya supporting the west and don’t even have proper WiFi Big Up 🇷🇺

[@honorablebossman6]

That’s crazy

[@momodoukebbeh]

They are ctupid house nikkers. But the professor XN Iraki is very clever. Very clever. He is wise.

[@archiezoegar5664]

And Liberia the most stupidest nation who always wants to be American

[@nineballssj9]

Loll

[@richmondabotsi2688]

I never knew KENYAN has OIL cos dey seem one of POOREST NATIONS in AFRICA.....

[@theresaadams7143]

Russia does not need resources from Africa. Russia has an enormous amount of all types of resources and is the top exporter of all types of resources.

[@asayeworku363]

Africa is with Russia

[@vuyanimchakuvana5937]

Say that again✊🏽

[@TheservantofChrist-yu7rk]

Thank you Russians for stepping in Africa to help us, we Africans are saying God Almighty bless you Russians in Jesus name amen.

[@harbinger6562]

Congratulations Good morning Ambassador Constantine and President Putin ❤️🇷🇺🇲🇺🦾😇

[@user-eu8pe5jy2t]

@@user-ks2uo3qh7i looks like the lump never gets out of bed

[@cryptolive3581]

The US don't want to condemn Israel ,s atrocities

[@Estbels]

That’s because israel ( the fake one, not the Scriptural one) run the US and UK and all the students of Klaus Schwab

[@LawrenceMohlala-dh3zi]

They supported the apartheid regime here in South Africa but Russia was there for us.Big up to Russia

[@mohammedd.konneh4970]

This is a wonderful and smart move by the people of Mauritius. You guys are indeed wise and intelligent.

[@daddy9267]

Africans always love and welcome the Imperialists, The Brits The French, The arabs the germans the belgians the dutch portuguese and now The Russians and Chinese the modern colonizing empire builders, Welcome your new mast.... I mean partners.

[@LalitaDevi-yf4cf]

That very good news. From Mauritius

[@proudamerican4613]

This is a GREAT news

[@eph7246]

Be bye colonizers thieves, no more corrupt business from them, new partnerships looking foward.

[@Riconald]

Biden doesn’t understand anything 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Human_01]

Lol. 😂

[@billionairebill5870]

Biden is too old .He is power hungry like Paul Biya in Cameron

[@LawrenceMohlala-dh3zi]

He is a bully and a terrorist

[@jeetenboyjoo2494]

Great job Mr Prime minister....

[@rousselfangmo3437]

With all due respect, I must say that your analysis is not true! African countries are not turning towards Russia; They are turning towards their freedom, their sovereignty ! They want to deal with any country that respect them.

[@alvanalvino]

Thank you. These idiots can report what they like. No foreign media can control Africa and more. It is our choice to chose our friends and the diabolically evil west has never been our friends in any timeline and never will be. Past, present and future. They are only motivated my being a parasite and a virus in Africa. Russia is our anti virus program. It’s a mutually beneficial relationship.

[@lukeforbes4851]

This is what I like about Russia if you give a man a fish , he will be dependent on you, but if you teach him to fish, he will no longer depend on you for fish. He will do it himself one love one Africa.

[@nasseemmuttur778]

We in Mauritius do have good relations with china and India as well. We are working to further relations with Iran also.

[@KaterinafromMoscow]

It is best mix for good life. With love from Russia

[@LawrenceMohlala-dh3zi]

Well i must say I'm happy Africa is waking up in my life time,i have been wondering as to why Africans are so slow but now I'm proud to be an African my greatest wish is to see the whole African continent coming together and unite, unite for the benefit of your people and your children,rise the beautiful African people

[@NoelleChanHin]

I Had been living for 8 years in Mauritius and I understand Mauritius. The arrogance of Western countries was terrible.

[@boubacardiallo5593]

This is good news for Africa nations 🙏👍 God bless 🙏 Ameen

[@mokotjolegodi9753]

We have always trusted Russia here in Africa and are always going to be proud of our association. South Africa 🇿🇦

[@user-rr5ui8eo9x]

way to go Africa, and Russia

[@positivelivingtips1304]

For people who think democracy is the best way of government, just think again. Democracy is the most idealistic and unrealistic means of government ever invented by men. Africa must come up with it's unique way of government, traditional to it, effective and different from democracy, where the interest of the citizens takes first place, while not neglecting fight against imperials, and other ineffective western values

[@LawrenceMohlala-dh3zi]

And fight against corruption

[@cratorsmind9954]

Good

[@reijoheikkila4578]

Hyvä Mauritius....Hyvääää👍👍👍💌💌❤❤❤❤

[@reijoheikkila4578]

Hyvä venäjä. Teillä on rikkautta, on öljyä, on kaasua, on viljaa, autoja, on matalouslannoitteita, metallia,,, ja runsain mitpoin vankkaa osaamista monelta alalta....! on vaikka ja mitä, teidän kanssaan kannattaa solmia kauppasuhteita. Africalle kannattaa antaa myös pieni ns, kiitos porkkana, vähän extraa. African kannattaa luoda kauppasuhteet venäjään, tämä on ihan selvä asia. He tarvitsevat paljon kaikenlaista jota venäjällä on yllin kyllin. Africalle ja venäjälle. ❤❤👍👍

[@user-eu8pe5jy2t]

but have you got the cash to buy it? you want to pay by sending your sons to die in europe for putin's grift?

[@marcmaillet3044]

Well done Mauritius you have made a wise choice The people of Mauritius can see.

[@denienjordes4920]

So wonderful ❤

[@AbdulKader-mb9dl]

A very very good news from africa .long live Russia and Africa relationships.

[@justicesomeday]

Nice Thanks Mauritius

[@ribeirojorge5064]

Thaaannnk Yooouuu BRICS ❤️ 💚 💜

[@erickneondo7330]

Democracy as understood by the West and the US not considering African understanding

[@asfawgezmu3881]

Bravo Mauritius ! wise decision.

[@shabaka4555]

🦁 🔥❤ LONG-LIVE THE BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE OF MARISI

[@justicesomeday]

Smart country,smart people, namaste. +++

[@karttar341]

Let's pray that Russia doesn't choose the destructive path of the United States that has led to innumerable economic hardships across the globe. Economic embargos, chip purchase restrictions, defense restrictions, restrictions in purchase of Airbus engines, devaluation of currencies have dire consequences on global economy. Never again.

[@user-eu8pe5jy2t]

i make sure africa never sees another penny of american aid. good luck to you.

[@aminasittusaid3830]

​@@user-eu8pe5jy2t we dont need it

[@SuperPsydude]

There is no need to pray for that. Russia had been very consistent in it's dealings with other nations. Mutual respect and their understanding that a relationship only works if both parties benefit is the Russian way. They are not like those corrupt bullies that form NATO!

[@MusehanaH]

Good choice, Mauritius! Tell Macron that Mauritius is not a French colony anymore!

[@ReveCorbeau]

Bloody hell Mauritius was taken by the UK from France in 1810 and became independent in 1968 it is not French. Get your facts right.

[@LawrenceMohlala-dh3zi]

​@@ReveCorbeauwhat makes you so angry?

[@ReveCorbeau]

@LawrenceMohlala-dh3zi What makes me super angry 😠 😡 when I hear Mauritius/ ile Maurice being part of Aftica. It is not it in the Indian Ocean 1200 miles off the coast of Africa 850 miles from Madagascar. Mauritius is in Indian Ocean. I will not have any other way. I am not saying anything wrong about Africa, but let's get it right.

[@LawrenceMohlala-dh3zi]

@@ReveCorbeau Don't get a heart attack man,it doesn't really matter where Mauritius is the fact of the matter is that they are moving away from western oppression and moving to Russia.Is that the reason that makes you bloody hell angry or what

[@sunusiaminu2353]

Congratulations.

[@tettehabednego-fn3zy]

Russian always signed mutual business transactions with African. Africa love Russian people 🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺

[@ambconstrucao3770]

That is a positive decision.

[@RashidJorge]

Good choice president of Mauritius

[@constantinradu6354]

Go Africa and Russia stay strong grow as one. Greatings from. Australia.

[@ghettocowboy993]

Good for you Africa

[@Capleharold5900]

Fantastic news,,hope the rest of Africa follows,,❤❤❤ from the Uk

[@asfawgezmu3881]

Mauritius wise decision is eye opener .

[@Capleharold5900]

That’s the best news for the country,,they will not go wrong with Russia or china,,❤❤

[@user-vr3bl9py7q]

😊well done and welcome Moritius

[@healinghumanity1782]

All over the world, forces of division are extremely active. May the people of the mighty African continent revolt against the tradition & tendency to divide. Unity is the path to felicity.

[@dumsiledlamini7536]

We thank God Almighty for President Putin!!!!!!! May the countries of the Earth be USHERED into stability. peace and prosperity!!!!!!!!!

[@samwelgabriel532]

Who is a west, why west should be chosen? Mauritius choose their interests

[@skhosanamathiyane]

Keya leboha Mauritius 🇲🇺 ♥️ ka honka qeto ena,hobane di naha tsa bophirima ba nahana hore lefatshe lena ke labona,,,,South Africa 🌍 😅 😅😅❤

[@olgastubbs6594]

The card is also called MIR, which means world/peace! ❤

[@harbinger6562]

Good morning ❤️🇿🇦🦾😇🌹👋

[@kennethhiggins5508]

SMART CHOICE, MAURITIUS

[@user-xj6ng4th7f]

Good choice👍

[@marcosta183]

When Abuse us collecting advantages from the Rights of Others, it will end someday...

[@ReveCorbeau]

Well done, but Mauritius is in the Indian Ocean, not Africa, and I'm glad Mauritius does not sucks up to the USA.

[@chukwuemekaalfred7244]

These pple always comes in the name of democracy and human right to rendder the continent undeveloped But time to change the narratives is now now now We the entire pple of African have chosen the Russian fédération as prefer partner Not those who treat us like.. ,........

[@LawrenceMohlala-dh3zi]

Good one

[@user-eq8pu9iq1x]

You are right target thanks

[@danielyemane4355]

Win win. Relationship

[@user-eu8pe5jy2t]

exactly the west doesn't have to waste money on africa and russia can further spread it's desperate search for soldiers. be careful what you wish for

[@davidchipundo1608]

Why saying Russia's disinformation though?

[@Gophiahenry1]

That's how hypocrites behave

[@LawrenceMohlala-dh3zi]

​@@Gophiahenry1you are bitter because Russia is welcomed in Africa and turning away from the west,if only you respected Africans things would have been okay now you are dictatorial and you want to choose friends for us,we befriend anyone we like

[@tettehabednego-fn3zy]

Africa we love 💕 Russian people. They are normal human beings

[@khaleel7466]

%VIVA RUSSIYA 🤞

[@asfawgezmu3881]

Stay away from the mother of chaos ,the USA!

[@MatondoVakiele]

Yes oooooh

[@olgastubbs6594]

Funny how the connection has gone bad so nobody could hear what the guy from Africa had to say! 😂

[@Martin_Priesthood]

👌💯

[@kanyamagaraabdallah8300]

Oui , c´st vraie m. excllence Vladimir Poutine doit a son expensaion au continent du afrique et au monde autour

[@francoislechanceux5818]

Please rewrite this in your Russian language, Igor This is not French.

[@pamelanyagoha2618]

Wise decision,congrats,wish it was Kenya.

[@LawrenceMohlala-dh3zi]

Kenya will soon follow it's just a matter of time

[@LawrenceMohlala-dh3zi]

We in South Africa are a member of BRICS so Russia, China and the rest are our friends, so all those who thinks they are better and superior than blacks in South Africa their days are numbered otherwise they must start to humble themselves and respect the African

[@AnnelieseLabaja]

The whole poor countries are alog mong to Russia/China due to their fair/Good well attitude on trade/business policy

[@Titan..Cameraman116]

Am from Mauritius 🇲🇺

[@chw5044]

❤ Mauriius. You know who and what is good.🥇🖐️

[@animeshverma-5398]

Great decision 🎉

[@user3456yu]

a message to all african nations,,, dont forget that russia was never as a conqueror in africa and they never had colonies just keep that in mind,,,,president putin is a liberator and not a dictator,,,, face it man athens greece

[@koa818]

Yes they Know New World

[@joneswood2075]

Russians forgive Africans debt of sn amounts 29billion Russians can take Africa for ever and ever Amen

[@Yabado772]

Smart

[@user-rr5ui8eo9x]

Russia Africa love affair have always been steel clad

[@gorancucko1437]

EXCELLENT VIDEO.

[@johnngunza8034]

We need to understand why people all over the world, not just Africa, are willingly loving The Russian Federation and his President, his excel. Vladimir Putin. Rev. John

[@Msoja8]

❤Good choice

[@gaborjuraj2843]

Tak ako je napisono v biblii Russko bude najvetsie najsylnesie imerium ❤❤❤❤