“Russia has always been engaging with Africa,” says Shaka discussing the Russia-Africa Summit in Sochi with Paul Ndiho. He goes on the say that what is needed are “smart African leaders” who can use the situation to benefit heir people. “

Shaka: Extra Time is a weekly show (Every Tuesday at 16:30 UTC) on the Straight Talk Africa Facebook page, where you get to ask the popular Straight Talk Africa host, Shaka Ssali, questions about politics in Africa.