The Storm is Coming: Russia & China's Iconic Meeting A Message To The West

On the third day of September, in the year 2025, a historic moment will unfold on the global stage. The Russians and the Chinese will convene a meeting that is not merely a diplomatic gathering but a seismic event in the geopolitics of our time. This meeting is iconic—iconic in the truest sense of the word. It is designed not only to showcase the deepening camaraderie between Russia and China, two formidable powers of the East, but also to send an unequivocal, resounding message to the West, particularly as it is now led with fervor by President Emmanuel Macron of France.This gathering is no ordinary summit. It is a bold declaration of intent, a signal to the world that the global order, long dominated by Western hegemony, is shifting. For too long, Africa and the Global South have been pawns in a game orchestrated by powers that do not prioritize our sovereignty or our dignity. The Russia-China alliance, as it strengthens, challenges this status quo. It speaks to a new multipolar world where nations, particularly those in Africa, can seek partnerships that respect their agency and aspirations.Why is this meeting significant? It is a mirror held up to the West, reflecting their double standards and selective application of international law. As I have said before, “When you are weak, you are subject to international law.” The International Criminal Court, for instance, has been used as a tool to target African leaders like Laurent Gbagbo and Omar al-Bashir, while others escape accountability. This meeting between Russia and China is a counterpoint—a reminder that the Global South is watching, and we are tired of being humiliated by institutions that serve as “Rottweilers” for the powerful.

President Macron, who has positioned himself as a vocal leader in the Western bloc, must take note. His calls for influence in global conflicts, such as the Ukraine crisis, or his pledges to reshape France’s role in the Middle East, carry weight but also reveal a paradox. The West speaks of democracy and justice, yet it often seeks to dictate terms to nations like ours in Africa, ignoring our voices. This Russia-China summit is a challenge to that narrative. It is a call for a new world order where Africa can engage with partners who do not come with the baggage of colonial legacies or neo-imperial ambitions.

Let me be clear: this is not about choosing sides. Africa must not replace one form of dependency with another. As I have often said, we must seek African solutions to African problems. But this meeting is a wake-up call for us to rethink our place in the world. It is an opportunity for African nations to demand respect, to negotiate from a position of strength, and to forge alliances that prioritize our development, our resources, and our people.

The camaraderie between Russia and China is not just about their shared interests; it is a symbol of resistance against a unipolar world. It is a reminder that Africa, too, can rise if we unite. Imagine an Africa where our leaders, inspired by the vision of Kwame Nkrumah and Patrice Lumumba, build a United States of Africa—a continent that speaks with one voice, harnesses its resources, and rejects exploitation. This meeting on September 3, 2025, should inspire us to ask: Why not Africa? Why not now?

In the words of Thomas Sankara, “While revolutionaries as individuals can be murdered, you cannot kill ideas.” The idea of a sovereign, united, and prosperous Africa is alive. The Russia-China meeting is a spark, a moment that should ignite our resolve to reclaim our destiny. Let us not be spectators in this new world order. Let us be architects of our future.

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