The presidents of Zimbabwe, Mali, and Mozambique have arrived in Moscow along with delegations from Senegal, Ghana and Uganda

Trade, sovereignty and peace are on the table as African leaders gather in Moscow this week for the third Russia-Africa summit.

Their participation comes despite what Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has described as Western pressure on African governments to stay away. This prodding prompted Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama to retort that partnerships should deliver investment and fair returns rather than be determined by competition among outside powers.

The October 28–29 meeting will set cooperation priorities for the next three years, alongside an Economic and Humanitarian Forum bringing together officials, businesses and experts.…