Putin seeks to expand ties with African countries at Russia-Africa summit
Putin said Russia will deepen trade, energy and security ties as 33 agreements and a 2027-2029 cooperation plan are expected.
- On Wednesday, October 28, 2026, the third Russia-Africa Summit opened in Moscow, bringing together delegations from 48 countries to strengthen bilateral ties and discuss global energy cooperation.
- Russia has prioritized the continent as a strategic partner, with the Kremlin seeking to deepen ties following the 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine and its impact on geopolitical alignments.
- Among the 48 delegations, 22 are represented by heads of state, including Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Rwandan President Paul Kagame, Kenyan President William Ruto, and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
- Co-Chairing the summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin will lead alongside President Evariste Ndayishimiye of Burundi, the current African Union chairman, ahead of Thursday's plenary session.
- Moscow also hosted the Gas Exporting Countries Forum on Tuesday, where major gas-producing nations gathered to discuss developments in the global energy market and explore cooperation opportunities.
115 Articles
115 Articles
Putin declares the end of external diktat with 13 million tonnes of food to Africa in 9 months?
Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared that a multipolar world order is becoming an “irreversible” reality, arguing that the era of a few powerful states determining global affairs is coming to an end. Addressing the Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, Putin called for deeper trade, economic and humanitarian cooperation with African nations, while highlighting Russia’s historical support for the continent’s independence movements. He also urg…
The third Russia-Africa summit takes place in Moscow. According to Russian figures, 48 of the 54 African states participate. The Kremlin wants to expand its political, military and economic influence on the continent with the two-day event.
Russia's Influence Soars Among Africa's Youth - FINCHANNEL
Johannesburg: As Vladimir Putin opens the Russia–Africa Summit in Moscow today, the latest findings from the African Youth Survey 2026 reveal a striking contradiction: Russia is winning favourable reviews from young Africans even as four in five express concern about the influence of foreign powers over their countries. Among respondents who recognise Russian influence, 83% […]
Russia is hosting, starting on Wednesday, more than 20 leaders from Africa, at a summit to strengthen relations with this continent, presented by the Kremlin as a natural ally, reports AFP.
As the third Russia-Africa summit opens in Moscow, the Kremlin seeks to revive its economic presence on the continent. From nuclear to technological services, decryption of a strategy hampered by international sanctions.
Russia-Africa Summit takes place in Moscow for the third time
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 44% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
