Sudan’s Burhan to attend Russia-Africa summit in Moscow
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- Bloomberg Politicsseen 29 Oct, 03:05headline rewritten
Putin Courts Africa Leaders at Moscow Summit to Expand InfluencePutin Courts African Leaders With Trade Vow and Attacks on West
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Tue, 27 October 2026
4 reports- Anadolu Agency (AA)10:34first to report
Abdel Fattah al-Burhan expected to meet Russian president, discuss bilateral cooperation during Oct. 28-29 summit
- sputnikglobe.com10:43
Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki has arrived in Moscow to participate in the third Russia-Africa Summit, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Tuesday.
- sputnikglobe.com13:51
Zambian Foreign Minister Mulambo Haimbe and his Ivorian counterpart, Niale Kaba, have arrived in Moscow to attend the third Russia-Africa summit, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Tuesday.
- sputnikglobe.com14:31
Russia considers Africa to be a continent of the future, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday.
Wed, 28 October 2026
18 reports- Bloomberg Politics04:00edited after publishing
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Putin Courts Africa Leaders at Moscow Summit to Expand InfluenceRussian President Vladimir Putin promised to expand trade with Africa and attacked the West’s relationship with the continent as he hosted dozens of leaders at a Moscow summit.
- Japan Times05:53
The continent has taken on greater strategic importance for Russia since its 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- thecitizen.co.tz06:42
The discussions, held at the Four Seasons Hotel on the sidelines of the Russia–Africa Summit, explored opportunities for cooperation in energy, agriculture, mining, construction and infrastructure.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)06:44
Trade, energy and investment will be among central issues as delegations from 48 African countries visit Russia
- Al Jazeera English07:25
As African leaders gather in Moscow, Russia is securing resources and protecting rulers at the expense of their people.
- DW Top Stories09:48
Following its invasion of Ukraine and the resulting rift with the West, Russia has declared that it intends to make a "historic return" to Africa. What have we seen of this so far?
- Al Jazeera English10:40
As the Russia-Africa Summit gets under way, students in the capital say education is helping to build ties.
- AllAfrica11:29
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Moscow, Oct. 28 (TAP/ Meriem Khadhraoui) -- The proceedings of the 3rd Russia-Africa Summit and the Economic and Humanitarian Forum commenced Wednesday in Moscow, unfolding a rich agenda of high-level and bilateral talks and agreements.
- Al Jazeera English11:33
Moscow aims to strengthen economic and security ties with African leaders during the two-day gathering.
- bne IntelliNews13:22
Credit: bne IntelliNews Delegations from 48 of Africa's 54 countries, 22 led by heads of state, are in Moscow for the third Russia-Africa summit, where Putin is selling Russia as Africa's anti-colonial partner.
- AllAfrica15:04
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- Moscow, Oct. 28 (TAP/ Meriem Khadhraoui)- The proceedings of the 3rd Russia-Africa Summit and the Economic and Humanitarian Forum commenced Wednesday in Moscow, unfolding a rich agenda of high-level and bilateral talks and agreements.
- South China Morning Post15:42
President Vladimir Putin told African leaders on Wednesday that Russia was their best partner, accusing what he cast as a colonial West of still trying to exploit the continent’s resources and using debt to hold back development. The Kremlin chief was speaking at the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, a two-day event attended by African leaders and government delegations from 48 countries, during which he will hold one-on-one talks with many of the 22 individual African leaders attending...
- bne IntelliNews18:35
Credit: bne IntelliNews Vladimir Putin told African leaders in Moscow that a multipolar world was "truly becoming a reality", pitching Russia as their partner against a West he accused of colonial thinking.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)18:42
At Africa forum, Russian president says Russia-Africa trade could double to exceed $50B in near future
- Al Jazeera English19:01
Speaking at the third Russia-Africa Summit, Putin frames Moscow as an alternative to former colonial powers.
- Al Jazeera English19:13
Russian President Vladimir Putin told the leaders of dozens of African nations that Moscow was their best partner.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)19:34
Russian president holds meetings with his Egyptian counterpart and Ethiopia’s prime minister on the sidelines of the Russia-Africa summit in Moscow
- Novinky (Czechia)21:09
Ruský prezident Vladimir Putin dnes řekl africkým lídrům, že Rusko je jejich nejlepší partner. Zároveň obvinil „koloniální“ Západ, že se stále snaží těžit ze zdrojů kontinentu a využívá dluhy afrických zemí k brzdění jejich rozvoje, napsala agentura Reuters.
Thu, 29 October 2026
19 reports- Libération (France)04:30
Une vingtaine de chefs d’Etat du continent sont reçus au Kremlin, les 28 et 29 octobre, pour la troisième édition de ce forum diplomatico-économique.
- AllAfrica08:03
[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 - and as several African governments turn to it for security assistance.
- Al Jazeera English08:14
African nations weigh political incentives as Moscow offers limited economic benefits compared with China and the West.
- iDNES (Czechia)09:40
Ruský prezident Vladimir Putin ve středu řekl africkým lídrům, že Rusko je jejich nejlepší partner. Zároveň obvinil „koloniální“ Západ, že se stále snaží těžit ze zdrojů kontinentu a využívá dluhy afrických zemí k brzdění jejich rozvoje. Putin vystoupil na třetím summitu Rusko–Afrika v Moskvě.
- africa-newsroom.com09:55
The discussions focused on strengthening cooperation and exploring opportunities for enhanced collaboration between Russia and the African continent
- africa-newsroom.com10:33
Ethiopia and Russia discuss cooperation in nuclear energy, health and trade during bilateral meeting
- Anadolu Agency (AA)10:39
Putin says network of Russian trade missions being built in parallel, covering 16 African countries
- africa-newsroom.com11:00
- La Repubblica (Italy)14:00
Si aprono nuovi conflitti, i belligeranti usano droni in massa e le condizioni delle popolazioni sono disperate. Mentre Putin convoca a Mosca i leader del Continente, l’Europa chiude gli occhi. Lasciando il campo ad Algeria, Turchia ed Emirati
- bne IntelliNews14:26
Credit: bne IntelliNews The ruble now accounts for up to 85% of commercial payments between Russia and Africa, President Vladimir Putin told the third Russia-Africa summit in Moscow on October 29.
- AllAfrica15:27
[Horn Diplomat] Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday on expanding cooperation in nuclear energy, health and trade, a day after attending a Kremlin banquet with First Lady Zinash Tayachew.
- Tagesschau (Germany)16:35
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.
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)17:50
Vladimir Putin said Russian companies are interested in moving some production to African countries amid sanctions against Russia’s economy. Speaking at the Russia-Africa summit in Moscow on Thursday, Oct. 29, he called for guarantees protecting Russian investments. His remarks came alongside proposals for industrial cooperation and a planned Russian bauxite venture in Ghana.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)18:36
After Russia-Africa summit, Russian president says Moscow committed to building ‘strategic, multifaceted’ partnership with continent
- Anadolu Agency (AA)18:36
After Russia-Africa summit, Russian president says Moscow committed to building ‘strategic, multifaceted’ partnership with continent
- Anadolu Agency (AA)19:05
Al-Sisi heads to Budapest after attending 3rd Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow
- dw.com19:45
Russia is expanding its presence in Africa through security partnerships and economic deals. What does this mean for African countries as global alliances shift?
- eurasiareview.com19:45
Russia-Africa Summit highlights Russia's continuing pivot to Africa, with an agenda to expand broadly an economic cooperation. It also reflects its
- Al Jazeera English20:34
President Vladimir Putin hosts African leaders at a summit in Moscow.
Fri, 30 October 2026
7 reports- medafricatimes.com04:15
- AllAfrica05:09
[Algerie Presse Service] Moscow -- President of the Republic Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Thursday affirmed Algeria's commitment to continuing efforts to bolster cooperation and partnership between Russia and African countries and take these relations to a higher level, based on mutual respect and equality.
- AllAfrica05:32
[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.
- Le Monde (France)10:46
Lors du sommet, qui s’est tenu les 28 et 29 octobre à Moscou, Vladimir Poutine a promis d’accroître les échanges commerciaux avec l’Afrique. Mais l’influence politique et militaire reste le pilier de l’engagement russe sur le continent.
- AllAfrica11:04
[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.
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)17:23
Brazil’s election interrupted the advance of Trump-aligned governments in Latin America and preserved Lula’s commitment to BRICS. Alongside this week’s Russia-Africa summit, the result showcases Moscow’s continuing diplomatic and commercial relationships outside the West.
- Le Monde English17:49
At the summit, held on October 28 and 29 in Moscow, Putin pledged to boost trade with Africa.
Sat, 31 October 2026
1 report- iRozhlas (Czechia)12:59
V Moskvě ve čtvrtek skončil třetí rusko-africký summit věnovaný obchodu, bezpečnosti i energetice. Prezident Vladimir Putin po něm pokračuje v jednáních s africkými lídry. Ruská státní společnost Rosatom oznámila, že se čtyřmi africkými zeměmi vyjednává o plovoucích jaderných elektrárnách. Co Moskva africkým státům nabízí a co za spolupráci očekává, popisuje pro Český rozhlas Plus afrikanistka a autorka webu Afrika bez filtru Linda Piknerová.
Sun, 1 November 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post02:00
Russia’s influence has surged among young people across Africa in recent years, leaping over former colonial power France while still trailing China, a survey of African youths has found. Many young Africans now perceive Russia to be an ally, observers said, warning its rivals to take the shift seriously as the continent becomes increasingly critical to both Moscow and Beijing. According to the African Youth Survey commissioned by the South Africa-based Ichikowitz Family Foundation, 54 per...
Mon, 2 November 2026
3 reports- AllAfrica05:12
[RFI] The third Russia-Africa Summit took place in Moscow this week, with 48 African nations sending delegations. It comes as Moscow grapples with sanctions and isolation over its Ukraine offensive, while African governments turn to it for security assistance. However, geopolitical analyst Priyal Singh tells RFI that despite this, Russia still lags behind China in its influence on the continent.
- bne IntelliNews17:40
Credit: bne IntelliNews Russia's share of foreign influence in Africa has grown by a third in a decade to 2.8%, but Moscow still trails China, France and the US.
- jamestown.org21:27
Executive summary: Russian President Vladimir Putin held the third Russia–Africa Summit in Moscow on October 28–29. Amid a surge of high-level diplomatic activity throughout last week, Putin increased the scale of this event compared to the summits in St. Petersburg in July 2023 and in Sochi in October 2019. Besides the extra-long plenary sessions with […]