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Putin addresses gathering of African leaders in Moscow: Russia-Africa Summit

Dozens of delegations are in the Russian capital to attend events on trade, energy, media and education links

Published 28 Oct, 2026 06:51 | Updated 28 Oct, 2026 11:37

Moscow is the stage for two busy days of diplomacy as African leaders and government delegations from 48 countries gather for the third Russia-Africa summit on October 28-29.

Day one opens with discussions on economic partnerships, agriculture, education, healthcare, and artificial intelligence, followed by sessions on energy, mining, and business cooperation through BRICS.…