Mali’s ISPRIC signs training agreement with Russian university
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Mali Actu
Mali’s Institute of Political Science, International Relations and Communications signed an agreement with Izhevsk M. T. Kalashnikov State Technical University to develop joint courses and possible double degrees. The partnership prioritises engineering and information technologies, according to Mali Actu, citing the Russian House.
The Institute of Political Science, International Relations and Communications of Mali (ISPRIC) signed its first agreement with a Russian university on 28 October 2026, the Izhevsk M. T. Kalashnikov State Technical University, to develop academic exchanges and engineering training, reports Mali Actu. The agreement was signed during the third Russia-Africa summit, with the support of the Public Diplomacy Centre, a partner of the Russian House in Mali.
The two institutions are considering joint courses and programmes leading to double degrees. Ali Kane, head of ISPRIC’s Polytechnic Centre and its branch in Gambia, said the institute wanted to prioritise technical education while expanding exchanges to other disciplines. The Russian university’s rector, Mikhail Pissarev, cited engineering and information technologies among his institution’s areas of expertise.
The agreement follows the Russia-Africa summit where Goïta outlined Mali’s four priorities. It also comes after the Malian president’s talks with Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on 31 October, devoted to strengthening the partnership between Mali and Russia strengthened at the Kremlin.
