RUSSIA–AFRICA RELATIONS
Diplomatic, military and economic ties between Russia and African nations, including mercenary recruitment, Wagner Group activity and influence operations on the continent
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Namibia Vows to Strengthen Relations with Russia
RTNamibia determined to deepen ties with Russia – president
3/17/2026, 2:58:55 PM
Namibia's president has reaffirmed the country's commitment to deepening bilateral ties with Russia, following talks with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Trutnev. The two sides discussed concrete plans for cooperation across various sectors. The meeting signals Namibia's continued alignment with Moscow amid broader geopolitical realignments on the African continent.
Russia to Host Third Russia-Africa Summit in Autumn 2026
RTMoscow confirms next Russia-Africa summit
3/17/2026, 10:10:57 AM
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has confirmed that the third Russia-Africa Summit will be held in autumn 2026. The announcement signals Moscow's continued efforts to deepen diplomatic and strategic ties with African nations. The summit series is a key platform for Russia to expand its influence across the continent.
Lavrov Meets Kenyan Counterpart, Hailing New Era in Bilateral Relations
RTMoscow talks give Russia-Kenya dialogue ‘new impetus’ – Lavrov
3/16/2026, 2:03:04 PM
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held talks with Kenyan counterpart Musalia Mudavadi in Moscow, declaring the meeting gave a "new impetus" to bilateral relations. The discussions are seen as part of Russia's broader push to deepen diplomatic and economic ties across the African continent. The meeting signals growing engagement between Moscow and Nairobi amid Russia's intensified outreach to African nations.
Congo Votes in Presidential Election as Sassou Nguesso Eyes Another Term
RTCongolese vote in presidential election (VIDEO)
3/16/2026, 10:20:25 AM
Citizens of the Republic of Congo (Brazzaville) are casting their votes in a presidential election in which long-serving President Denis Sassou Nguesso is seeking reelection. Sassou Nguesso has pledged to strengthen ties with Moscow if he wins another term, signalling the country's continued alignment with Russia.
France's African Ambitions: A Century of the Same Mistakes
RTFrom De Gaulle to Macron: The place where every French leader makes the same mistakes
3/14/2026, 12:10:49 PM
France's relationship with Africa has long been used by Paris to compensate for its declining global influence, a pattern that has persisted from the De Gaulle era through to Macron's presidency. The article traces the consistent strategic mistakes French leaders have made on the continent across decades. It argues that despite changing rhetoric, France's neo-colonial approach to Africa remains largely unchanged.