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Denis Sassou-N’Guesso attends Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow

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Congolese President Denis Sassou-N’Guesso left Brazzaville on 25 October to take part in the third Russia-Africa Summit, scheduled to be held in Moscow on 28 and 29 October 2026. Leaders are expected to discuss economic cooperation, security, and scientific and technological exchanges, according to Journal de Brazza.

Congolese President Denis Sassou-N’Guesso is taking part in the third Russia-Africa Summit, being held in Moscow on 28 and 29 October 2026. He left Brazzaville on 25 October for the Russian capital, reports Journal de Brazza.

Discussions are expected to focus in particular on economic cooperation, security, and scientific and technological exchanges. Participants are also expected to review the implementation of commitments made at previous summits, held in Sochi in 2019 and St Petersburg in 2023.

The summit brings together African leaders and representatives of the Russian authorities. Sassou-N’Guesso’s participation continues his exchanges with representatives of Moscow, whom he received in Brazzaville on 15 October alongside the Egyptian ambassador, according to an earlier report on his meeting with the Russian and Egyptian ambassadors.

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