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FSVTS Director Dmitry Shugaev stated that the portfolio of military orders from African and Middle Eastern countries amounts to tens of billions of dollars and is designed for more than one year. He named Algeria as an example of strategic partnership, but did not disclose amounts for individual countries and contracts.
Aziz KarimovAnna Yevstigneyeva, Deputy Permanent Representative of Russia to the UN, said that virtually all African states supported the Russian initiative to counter modern forms of colonialism. In October, the resolution was approved in the Fourth Committee of the General Assembly by 85 states, with 49 against and 23 abstentions.
Otabek YusupovAt the 'Russia — Africa' summit in Moscow, Vladimir Putin invited African states to join a cross-border payment system with digital currencies. Siluanov named the company A7 and a 0.3% fee, while Oreshkin spoke about moving away from the dollar and the euro in foreign trade.
Otabek YusupovAt a formal reception at the Kremlin in honor of participants of the third Russia–Africa Summit, Vladimir Putin declared his intention to give new impetus to cooperation in the economy, politics, security and humanitarian spheres. Trade turnover grew 1.5-fold and exceeded $27 billion. Sergei Lavrov signed a package of agreements with the continent's largest integration associations.
Otabek YusupovAt the plenary session of the Russia–Africa forum in Moscow, Vladimir Putin proposed that African airlines begin flights to Russia and said that trade turnover could exceed $50 billion. He also called tariff wars and sanctions “instruments of neocolonialism” and urged reforming the IMF and the World Bank.
Aziz KarimovAt the Russia–Africa Summit, Vladimir Putin said that Russian tourists could become a notable source of income for African countries, citing Turkey's experience: according to him, Turkey annually receives about seven million Russian tourists, who bring roughly 12 billion dollars to its economy. It was also reported that a joint action plan for Russia and African countries for 2027–2029 is planned to be adopted.
Otabek YusupovAt the Russia–Africa forum in Moscow, Vladimir Putin declared the need to reform the IMF and the World Bank to take into account the needs of developing economies and to strengthen Africa's participation in key decision-making. The forum is being held on October 28–29 with the participation of 48 of the continent's 54 countries.
Aziz KarimovAt the Russia–Africa Forum in Moscow, Vladimir Putin stated that more than 40 African states already receive Russian grain and fertilizers, and promised to expand the geography of supplies. He also called for reforming the IMF and the World Bank to take into account the interests of developing countries.
Otabek YusupovOn 28–29 October 2026, the third Russia–Africa summit is taking place in Moscow. Deutsche Welle examines what the Kremlin is seeking: trade with the continent accounts for only 3.9% of Russia's foreign trade, while military presence, arms supplies and diplomatic support at the UN remain notable instruments of influence. On 28–29 October 2026, Moscow hosts the third Russia–Africa summit. Deutsche Welle examines what the Kremlin is seeking: trade with the continent accounts for only 3.9% of Russia's foreign trade, while military presence, arms supplies and diplomatic support at the UN remain notable instruments of influence.
Otabek YusupovRussian Foreign Ministry official spokesperson Maria Zakharova said the summit will lead to «major decisions and results». The forum will take place on October 28–29 in Moscow and includes four thematic tracks, panel sessions and a media forum.
Aziz KarimovUnder the Mattei Plan, Italy and nine French-speaking African countries have begun training museum specialists in documenting collections, digitisation and provenance research. The Carabinieri unit for the protection of cultural heritage is also involved. Under the Mattei Plan, Italy and nine French-speaking African countries have begun training museum specialists in documenting collections, digitization, and researching the provenance of artworks. Carabinieri specializing in cultural heritage protection are also involved in the program.
Aziz KarimovA new photo publication featuring works by Jonathan and Angela Scott, Marcel van Oosten, Frans Lanting and other renowned photographers is devoted to the lives of giraffes in the wild. According to the book, over the past 300 years the animals have lost about 90% of their habitat and have disappeared entirely from at least seven African countries, while their numbers have declined sharply since 1985.
Aziz KarimovOn October 20, regional editorial centers of Sputnik radio opened in Dar es Salaam and Johannesburg. In a video address, Sergey Lavrov called this a way to expand African audiences' access to
Javlon TursunovOperation Serengeti III, conducted from June 29 to August 31 with the participation of 21 countries, led to the arrest of 1,462 people, the identification of nearly 66,000 victims, and the disruption of 10,909 malicious networks. Related criminal activity, according to Interpol, caused damage exceeding $385 million.
Javlon TursunovA team led by Priya Moorjani at the University of California, Berkeley developed the TRACE method and found traces of an unknown African population in the genomes of modern humans: 0.5% to 1% of DNA. The 'ghost' lineage split off about 800,000 years ago and mixed with human ancestors roughly 50,000 years ago, while an older lineage left traces in Denisovans.
Javlon TursunovBurkina Faso's Legislative Assembly unanimously approved a new Penal Code reinstating the death penalty for treason, terrorism and espionage. The decision was supported by 71 deputies. The country abolished capital punishment in 2018.
Javlon TursunovThe Russian Energy Ministry stated that Africa and the Global South are a strategic direction for Russia's energy cooperation. Press secretary Rustam Alypkachev said Russian companies are ready not only to supply resources but also to train African specialists, including through targeted education quotas - Rosatom alone allocates about 100. Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev co-chairs five intergovernmental commissions with African countries, and an agreement was reached for Russian language to be taught in Central African Republic schools. MEPhI noted significant African student enrollment, and cooperation with the IAEA and RusHydro programs was highlighted.
Aziz KarimovA study by Lloyd's Register Foundation and Gallup found that African regions have shown the world's fastest improvements in disaster resilience since 2023. However, in Central and West Africa only 47% of affected adults received warnings, and individual resilience worldwide has fallen to its lowest level.
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