Russia-Africa summit to test Moscow's ambitions for broader influence
- A summit with more than 20 African leaders opened in Moscow on Wednesday, in a test of Russia's bid to expand its influence on the continent.
- The two-day Russia-Africa Summit, the third since 2019, comes as Moscow grapples with heavy sanctions over its Ukraine offensive – and as several African governments turn to it for security assistance.
- Issued on: 29/10/2026 - 08:06 4 min Reading time A total of 48 African countries have sent delegations to the summit, including 22 heads of state, with Russian President Vladimir Putin planning to meet most of them one-on-one.
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- A summit with more than 20 African leaders opened in Moscow on Wednesday, in a test of Russia's bid to expand its influence on the continent.
- The two-day Russia-Africa Summit, the third since 2019, comes as Moscow grapples with heavy sanctions over its Ukraine offensive – and as several African governments turn to it for security assistance.
- Issued on: 29/10/2026 - 08:06 4 min Reading time A total of 48 African countries have sent delegations to the summit, including 22 heads of state, with Russian President Vladimir Putin planning to meet most of them one-on-one.
Sources: RFI