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Russia-Africa Summit Day Two: Putin and African leaders address Kremlin gathering

Leaders are set to adopt a three-year cooperation plan before the Russian president holds a new round of bilateral talks

Published 29 Oct, 2026 06:37 | Updated 29 Oct, 2026 08:50

Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting African leaders and government delegations at the Kremlin for the second day of the Russia-Africa Summit, where another round of presidential talks is on the agenda.

Putin and African Union chair Evariste Ndayishimiye will open the first session, focused on international affairs and Africa’s growing global role. A working breakfast will give other delegation heads the floor and a group photograph will precede two plenary sessions in the Grand Kremlin Palace’s Alexander Hall.

The gathering is expected to conclude with a declaration on the wider partnership, a separate text on artificial intelligence, and a cooperation action plan for 2027-2029.…