Politics · Moscow, Russia · October 29, 2026

Putin hosts Russia-Africa summit

Reported by 5 outlets · first reported Oct 29, 4:03 AM ET

Nearly two dozen African leaders met in Moscow. Ethiopia discussed nuclear energy.

Why it matters

Russia seeks influence in Africa.

Background

This is the third such summit.

The story so far

1. Oct 28Putin tells African leaders Russia is their best partner
2. Oct 29Putin hosts Russia-Africa summit

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Sources

• Africanews ↗Oct 29, 11:42 AM ET
• AllAfrica ↗Oct 29, 4:03 AM ET

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