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Russia Courts 48 African Nations at Moscow Summit

By Drooid · Oct 29, 2026 · How we work

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Russia is courting African nations at the Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow.
The summit expects delegations from 48 African countries, including 22 heads of state.
Trade between Russia and Africa reached $28 billion in 2025, far below China’s $348 billion.
Beverly Ochieng says political, not economic, incentives drive African attendance at the summit.
Human Rights Watch reports Africa Corps forces in Mali killed civilians and tortured detainees.

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Russia is courting African nations at the Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow.
The summit expects delegations from 48 African countries, including 22 heads of state.
Trade between Russia and Africa reached $28 billion in 2025, far below China’s $348 billion.
Beverly Ochieng says political, not economic, incentives drive African attendance at the summit.
Human Rights Watch reports Africa Corps forces in Mali killed civilians and tortured detainees.