On 28–29 October, Moscow will host the third Russia–Africa Summit and the associated Economic and Humanitarian Forum.
The meeting will focus on developing political dialogue, trade, investment, and cooperation in energy, technology, education, and healthcare.
Expected participants include Kenyan President William Ruto, Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traore, President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima. Kenya’s ambassador to Russia has said a package of documents is being prepared for President Ruto’s arrival at the summit. According to a published statement citing the DRC ambassador,
President Tshisekedi has agreed to personally lead his country’s delegation. Nigeria’s ambassador to Russia has said that Vice President Shettima will head the government delegation.
The business program covers sovereignty, sustainable development, economic cooperation, human capital, and innovation. Behind these formulations, however, are practical questions: industrial development, food and energy security, specialist training, expanding markets, and strengthening direct
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