By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Le Monde
At the Russia-Africa summit held in Moscow on 28 and 29 October, Vladimir Putin promised to increase trade between Russia and African countries. Moscow’s commitment to the continent nevertheless remains mainly political and military, according to Le Monde.
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Assimi Goïta will attend the Russia–Africa summit in Moscow, which Paul Biya will not attend, while Bourita and Lavrov prepare for it.
30 OctCameroon's foreign minister attends Russia-Africa summit
30 OctGoïta sets out four priorities for Mali at Russia-Africa summit30 OctRussia-Africa: Moscow declaration sets out cooperation prioritiesThe Russia-Africa summit ended in Moscow with the adoption of a declaration setting out the framework for cooperation between Russia and African countries, including the development of trade. Vladimir Putin and the African Union’s serving chairperson, Évariste Ndayishimiye, presented the meeting’s outcomes, according to Malawi Voice.
🇷🇺 Russia · Source: Malawi Voice ·
Russia and the African countries attending the third Russia-Africa summit have adopted a joint action plan covering 2027-2029. The document provides for stronger economic ties, health cooperation, training and humanitarian initiatives, according to Russian President Vladimir Putin, quoted by the TASS news agency.
🇷🇺 Russia · Source: Tchadinfos ·
Cameroonian Minister of External Relations Lejeune Mbella Mbella represented President Paul Biya at the third Russia-Africa summit, held in Moscow on 28 and 29 October 2026. His participation was part of the meeting between Russia and African countries, reports Journal du Cameroun.
🇨🇲 Cameroon · Source: Journal du Cameroun ·
At the Russia-Africa summit in Moscow, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune reaffirmed that a settlement to the Sahara conflict must guarantee the right to self-determination. His address, read by Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb on 29 October, also praised Russia’s position, according to TSA.
🇩🇿 Algeria · Source: TSA ·
Illustrative imageChinese media accuse Real Madrid of double standardChinese media accuse Real Madrid of treating Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius Junior differently, following the club’s apology over the controversy linked to Mao Zedong. They contrast the response with the legal action taken after racist insults against Vinicius at Mestalla in 2023, which led to three supporters being convicted in 2024, according to Foot Mercato and Marca.
Congolese police pursue officers accused of harassment in KinshasaThe Congolese National Police deployed inspection teams in Kinshasa to identify and sanction officers accused of harassing residents. The operation follows instructions from the police inspector general and aims to strengthen discipline, according to senior chief superintendent Donatien Ngoy, cited by Le Potentiel.The week in Africa
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