Forty-eight African countries expected at Russia-Africa summit in Moscow
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Africanews
The first African leaders have arrived in Moscow ahead of the Russia-Africa Summit on 28 and 29 October and the Gas Exporting Countries Forum scheduled for 27 October. Forty-eight African countries have confirmed their participation in the summit, which Russian President Vladimir Putin will co-chair with Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye, according to Kremlin adviser Iouri Ouchakov.
Forty-eight African countries have confirmed their participation in the Russia-Africa Summit, scheduled for 28 and 29 October 2026 in Moscow, according to Iouri Ouchakov, adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin, quoted by Africanews. Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye, who holds the rotating presidency of the African Union, will co-chair the meeting with the Russian leader.
The summit will be preceded on 27 October by the Gas Exporting Countries Forum, focusing in particular on the energy market, supply stability and partnerships between producers. Topics on the agenda for Russia-Africa discussions include economic cooperation, investment, energy, infrastructure, agriculture and security. The first African leaders have already arrived in the Russian capital, Africanews reports.
