Event · 📍 Moscow, Russia · first report 29 Oct 2026, 08:03 UTC · latest 30 Oct 2026, 14:23 UTC

Russia, Africa are natural allies in creating multipolar world order, says Putin

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Russia / global (45)

TASS state-run 29 Oct 2026, 09:19 UTC
Russia, Africa are natural allies in creating multipolar world order, says Putin
Russia and Africa are united by truly strong bonds of friendship and close partnership, the Russian leader emphasized
TASS state-run 29 Oct 2026, 09:45 UTC
Russia-Africa summits yields high added value, says Putin
The Russian President thanked the participants in the plenary session for accepting the invitation and traveling to Moscow to discuss the status and future prospects of Russian-African relations
TASS state-run 29 Oct 2026, 09:52 UTC
Positions of Russia, African nations on global policy issues close or aligned, says Putin
Moscow advocates for an equitable dialogue and for taking into account the interests of all states, the Russian leader stressed
TASS state-run 29 Oct 2026, 09:53 UTC
Putin highlights trade preferences available to Africa with Russia, EAEU
The EAEU’s unified system of tariff preferences offers African exporters significant benefits when importing goods into the Eurasian market, the Russian President pointed out
TASS state-run 29 Oct 2026, 10:32 UTC
Russia possesses unique forest resources — Putin
Environmental issues are of particular interest to the Russian Federation, the president noted
TASS state-run 29 Oct 2026, 10:32 UTC
Russia exported 13 mln tonnes of grain to Africa in first 9 months of year — Putin
The head of state noted that Russia serves as a stable supplier of food and agricultural products to African markets
TASS state-run 29 Oct 2026, 10:36 UTC
Russian pharmaceutical exports to Africa up 28% in eight months of 2026
According to Russian Industry and Trade Minister Anton Alikhanov, although the volumes remain relatively small in absolute terms, the growth shows that there is demand for Russian pharmaceuticals on the African continent
TASS state-run 29 Oct 2026, 10:42 UTC
Initiatives to deploy Russian digital services underway in Africa — Putin
The Russian president added that a declaration on a Russia-Africa partnership in the use of artificial intelligence will be adopted at the conclusion of the summit
TASS state-run 29 Oct 2026, 10:44 UTC
Africa’s representation in international organizations must be ensured — Putin
The Russian leader stressed that Africa’s role and significance are growing
TASS state-run 29 Oct 2026, 11:28 UTC
Africa seeks to be manufacturing hub, same as rest of globe — Putin
According to the Russian leader, the Central African Republic's initiative to retain as much industrial production as possible within its own territory and to create jobs "must, without a doubt, be supported"
TASS state-run 29 Oct 2026, 11:44 UTC
Russian business rejects colonial practices, honest with Africa — Putin
Many Russian companies have long been successfully implementing large-scale investment projects in Africa, the president noted
TASS state-run 29 Oct 2026, 11:47 UTC
Russian firms interested in relocating production facilities to African states — Putin
The Russian leader noted that they possessed significant investment potential
TASS state-run 29 Oct 2026, 12:02 UTC
Russia is among global leaders in energy sphere, Putin says
"From 32 units of nuclear power plants under construction in third countries by all companies of the world, 28 units are being built by Russian company Rosatom," the Russian leader said
TASS state-run 29 Oct 2026, 12:10 UTC
African Union aims to give new impetus to cooperation with Russia — chairperson
Evariste Ndayishimiye noted that African countries seek to develop constructive relations with all international partners
TASS state-run 29 Oct 2026, 12:13 UTC
Russia ready to open vehicle service centers in Africa — minister
African specialists could undergo training to work with sophisticated diagnostic systems and equipment

Pan-African (3)

AllAfrica 29 Oct 2026, 08:03 UTC
Africa: Russia-Africa Summit to Test Moscow's Ambitions for Broader Influence
[RFI] 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 - …
AllAfrica 30 Oct 2026, 05:32 UTC
Africa: Russia-Africa Agricultural Ties Key to Strengthening Food Security, Says Analyst
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- African countries must demand greater participation in production, processing and trade as they deepen economic partnerships with Russia and other global powers, Kenyan public policy analyst Raphael Obonyo has said.
AllAfrica 30 Oct 2026, 11:04 UTC
Africa: Can Russia-Africa Summit Deliver Jobs, Trade and Investment?
[Daily News] Moscow -- ON Wednesday and yesterday, Moscow hosted the Third Russia-Africa Summit and the Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum, focusing on trade, investment, energy, agriculture, infrastructure, research and technology.

Pan-African / Congo (2)

Africanews 29 Oct 2026, 09:49 UTC
Russia-Africa Summit: Putin seeks to expand ties with the continent
At the plenary session, Vladimir Putin told delegates that Moscow was Africa's best partner, calling for an end to Western domination.
Africanews 29 Oct 2026, 15:42 UTC
Putin hails 'natural allies' at Russia-Africa summit in Moscow
President Putin welcomed nearly two dozen African leaders to the Kremlin on Wednesday for a two-day Russia-Africa summit.

Morocco (2)

Hespress English 29 Oct 2026, 11:17 UTC
Mansouri joins African leaders for second day of Russia-Africa summit in Moscow
Moroccan Head of government Fatima Zahra Mansouri attended the opening plenary session of the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow on Thursday, representing King Mohammed VI at the gathering of African leaders and senior officials. The Moroccan delegation also includes Lotfi …
Hespress English 29 Oct 2026, 15:05 UTC
Mansouri urges Russia-Africa summit to move ‘from planning to action’ on energy and industry
Moroccan Head of Government Fatima Zahra Mansouri outlined opportunities for deeper Russia-Africa cooperation in energy, food security, industrialization and technology transfer on Thursday, as she addressed the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow on behalf of King Mohammed VI, …

Ukraine (1)

Ukrainska Pravda (English) 29 Oct 2026, 12:19 UTC
Putin proposes to relocate Russian factories to Africa
Kremlin ruler Vladimir Putin told the Russia-Africa forum that Russia is ready to relocate some industrial facilities to African countries, saying it suits Russia given sanctions.

France / global (1)

France 24 29 Oct 2026, 13:32 UTC
Putin seeks to expand ties with African countries at Russia-Africa summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday hosted dozens of African leaders at a Russia-Africa summit, part of Moscow’s efforts to expand its influence across the continent. The Russia-Africa summit marks a renewed Kremlin effort to bolster ties with a continent of nearly 1.6 …

Germany (1)

Tagesschau 29 Oct 2026, 16:35 UTC
Afrika-Gipfel in Russland: Putin umwirbt einen ganzen Kontinent
Beim Handel mit Afrika liegen China und die EU weit vor Russland. Doch Moskau versucht, seinen Einfluss auf dem Kontinent zu stärken - beim dritten Afrika-Russland-Gipfel waren fast alle afrikanischen Länder dabei. Von Norbert Hahn.

Qatar / global (1)

Al Jazeera English 29 Oct 2026, 20:34 UTC
Does Russia offer African countries an equal partnership?
President Vladimir Putin hosts African leaders at a summit in Moscow.