Iran Rescues African Countries From Western Sanctions.

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Who would have thought that there would come a day when African countries would begin to break free from the West. You see, since the discovery of Africa to the transatlantic slave trade, and from colonial times to the independence of African countries, the African continent has always been important to the world mainly because of its raw materials. However, the only countries that could be considered partners of Africa until now were the Western and European countries, even if that partnership was like that of master and slave. They were deeply rooted in every aspect of the continent, from military to economy to politics. In essence, the Western countries, including France, Britain and the United States, controlled everything in Africa. If they say Africa must be punished, Africa will be punished and if they say Africa must be rewarded, this is what will happen. Other non-Western countries, such as the now-defunct Soviet Union, also had relations with Africa, but they cannot be compared to the Western countries that were dominant. However, the situation is beginning to change as non-Western countries, including China, Russia, Turkey, and now Iran, seek partnerships with Africa. These countries have one thing in common: they are trying to break free from the power and influence that Western countries seem to have over everyone. But how are they doing so and how will this help Africa? Let’s find out.


One of the reasons Iran is seeking partnerships with Africa is to potentially expand trade relations with East Africa and circumvent US sanctions. Iran's President Ibrahim Raisi visited three East African countries in mid-July this year. Iranian media hailed the visit as a new beginning in Iran's relations with Africa. President Raisi's visit is the first since former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's visit in 2013. Since taking office, President Raisi has made improving relations with Africa a top priority, something his predecessor, President Hassan Rouhani, did not see as a priority since taking office. He focused on nuclear negotiations with the United States and other world powers. As such, while other wealthy rivals of Iran, such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, have established ties with Africa, Iran has been left behind.