In recent years, several world leaders have shown their interest in working with Africa in different sectors.
Even as Africa strives to be the best version of herself economically and politically, it appears that the new wave of the scramble of the continent is back.
With all other world countries trying to make their way to the continent, it is keen to note that Africa should now speak in one voice, and walk the talk of change and independence.
The United States of America has been seen to be eyeing Africa, the Chinese are fully on the way and so is Russia, France, and the British.
It is also safe to say that everyone now wants to trade with Africa following the recent developments.
From the just concluded Russia - Africa summit, President Vladimir Putin asked African schools to introduce the Russian language to schools.
The President said that his country is looking into establishing Russian Universities in most African countries.
“We ask you to consider the introduction of Russian languages in schools, to enlarge cooperation and break the barriers,” he said.
President Putin also expressed that Russia is ready to work closely with Africa in matters of education, agriculture, and trade.
“What Africa needs is technology, we are ready to share our technology on agriculture, for the betterment of the continent,” Putin said.
The Russian head of state also promised free grain to at least five African countries, adding that his country is trying to do away with the global food crisis, despite pulling out from the 'grain deal'.
In June, France hosted a number of African leaders for the summit for a New Global Financial Pact.
The main agenda of the summit was talks on poverty reduction in Africa and debt restructuring by getting the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
This also included discussions on climate change and President William Ruto took the opportunity to invite other leaders to the Africa Climate Summit which is scheduled for September.
President Ruto while at the summit also called on a new global financial model that supports climate-positive growth.
“We want a financial system that supports climate-positive growth and green industrial growth powered by renewable resources to help us decarbonize,” Ruto said.
In December 2022, most, if not all African leaders left the continent for the US - Africa Leaders' Summit.
The summit focused on partnership with the US in trade, economy, security, and political relations and on shaping another opportunity for the future.
The gathering also aimed at scaling up measures that support resilience and recovery from the effects of Covid-19 and the climate crisis, demonstrating the US’s commitment to Africa.
The summit additionally focused on promoting food security, and diaspora ties, and also promoting education, peace, security, and good governance.
These are just but a few of the summits that have indicated how Africa is up for grabs and other world countries are fully ready to invest in the continent, not forgetting the 2018 Beijing Summit.