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Putin Launches Russia-Africa Summit, Signs 33 Agreements

By Drooid · Oct 28, 2026, 10:44 UTC · How we work

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President Vladimir Putin hosts the third Russia-Africa summit in Moscow.
Delegations from 48 African nations, including 22 heads of state, attend on October 28-29.
Putin and African Union chair Evariste Ndayishimiye will adopt a 2027-2029 cooperation plan.
The summit will sign 33 agreements and adopt a joint declaration and an AI communique.
Putin holds bilateral talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Kenyan President William Ruto.

History

2006 marked the death of former defence minister Igor Sergeyev, a moment when Moscow began broadening ties with Africa. President Vladimir Putin now leads the third Russia-Africa summit, joined by African Union chair Evariste Ndayishimiye and leaders such as Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, continuing a diplomatic push that started in the mid-2000s.

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Historical Context

2006 marked the death of former defence minister Igor Sergeyev, a moment when Moscow began broadening ties with Africa. President Vladimir Putin now leads the third Russia-Africa summit, joined by African Union chair Evariste Ndayishimiye and leaders such as Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, continuing a diplomatic push that started in the mid-2000s.

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