Russia plans 5,500 university places for African students
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Alwihda Info
Russia plans to offer 5,500 university places to African students for the 2026-2027 academic year, Vladimir Putin announced during a statement with Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye. The Russian president also backed permanent African representation on the UN Security Council, according to Alwihda Info.
Russia will allocate 5,500 places to African students for the 2026-2027 academic year, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced during a media statement with his Burundian counterpart and African Union chairman, Évariste Ndayishimiye, on 29 October 2026, according to Alwihda Info.
Vladimir Putin presented the measure as one of the ways to strengthen cooperation between Moscow and African countries. He also reaffirmed his support for permanent African representation on the UN Security Council and said that Russia was not seeking to impose tutelage on African leaders, according to Alwihda Info.
The announcement comes after the Moscow declaration on areas of cooperation published on 30 October. It also follows Vladimir Putin’s statements on African sovereignty on 29 October.
