Russia-Africa Summit: What is on the agenda, and why does it matter?
Summary
Leaders and delegations from 48 African countries are meeting with Russian officials in Moscow on October 28–29 for the third Russia-Africa Summit. The talks cover trade, security and other areas of cooperation as Russia seeks to deepen ties with African countries amid Western sanctions over its war against Ukraine.Key Facts
- Russian President Vladimir Putin and African Union chair Evariste Ndayishimiye are chairing the summit.
- Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said 22 African heads of state are expected to attend.
- More than 40 sessions will address trade, investment, technology, food and energy security, healthcare, education and youth exchanges.
- Putin is scheduled to meet Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
- A report by the African Security Analysis group says Russia has missions or troops in at least nine African countries.
- Trade between African countries and Russia has exceeded $28 billion, up from an estimated $16.8 billion in 2019.
- Russia’s African ties include energy, fertilisers, defence and nuclear power; trade remains concentrated in a few countries and is smaller than China’s and the European Union’s.
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