Nigeria, July 24 -- From various interpretations, Russia is taking advantage of the past Soviet-era connections and Africa's growing dissatisfaction and disappointment with the Western world, still its economic presence (footprints) remain marginal compared to other key foreign players. Despite the fact that Western and European powers are experiencing falling influence, they are far ahead of Russia - especially considering its much-praised global status. As already known, China is the main player on the continent.

It is an established fact that Russia has sought to convince African leaders, the elite and middle-class over the past years in regard to the likely dangers of neo-colonial tendencies perpetrated by the former colonial masters...