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Sputnik Offices' Opening in Tanzania & SA to Help Expand Africans' Access to Objective Info: Lavrov
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The opening ceremony in the Tanzanian capital began with a video address from Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.He also thanked the authorities of Tanzania and South Africa for their support and noted that this is the most important condition for the effective and safe work of journalists.Sergey Lavrov noted the symbolism of the opening of Sputnik's new offices on the eve of the third Russia-Africa Summit, which will take place on October 28-29 in Moscow and is expected to further strengthen the strategic partnership between Russia and African countries.The importance of Sputnik's expanding presence in Africa was also noted by South African Vice President Paul Mashatile:In turn, Dmitry Kiselev, director general of the Rossiya Segodnya media group, which includes Sputnik, noted that "the opportunity to work directly within African nations is a clear testament to trust—trust between countries, between peoples, and between journalists and their audiences. This trust, in turn, strengthens information sovereignty—both for Africa and for Russia."Sputnik's editorial centers are full-fledged editorial offices staffed by dozens of local journalists.At its new editorial centers in Johannesburg, South Africa, and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, content is produced in English and Swahili, including podcasts, which are aired on radio stations across the continent, reaching a combined audience of over 100 million listeners.Sputnik Africa was launched in 2022. Since then, it has become one of the most prominent foreign media outlets with a pan-African focus in Africa. It operates in five languages, including Swahili, Amharic, and Oromo.Sputnik is one of the largest international news agencies and radio stations, broadcasting in more than 30 languages and operating 26 multifunctional centers worldwide.
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Sputnik Offices' Opening in Tanzania & SA to Help Expand Africans' Access to Objective Info: Lavrov
18:19 20.10.2026 (Updated: 18:20 20.10.2026) On October 20, the international news agency and radio station Sputnik launched two multifunctional editorial centers in Africa: in Dar es Salaam and Johannesburg.
The opening ceremony in the Tanzanian capital began with a video address from Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
"The opening of regional offices in Dar es Salaam and Johannesburg will help provide African audiences with greater access to objective, verified information—free from distortion or ideological filters," he noted.
He also thanked the authorities of Tanzania and South Africa for their support and noted that this is the most important condition for the effective and safe work of journalists.
"Today, as the 'collective West' persistently suppresses any dissenting voices within the global information space—resorting to methods such as censorship and the application of 'double standards'—the value of such work can hardly be overstated," the minister added.
Sergey Lavrov noted the symbolism of the opening of Sputnik's new offices on the eve of the third Russia-Africa Summit, which will take place on October 28-29 in Moscow and is expected to further strengthen the strategic partnership between Russia and African countries.
The importance of Sputnik's expanding presence in Africa was also noted by South African Vice President Paul Mashatile:
"The opening of Sputnik's regional office in Johannesburg represents an important development for the media landscape of South Africa and the African continent. It reflects growing cooperation between South Africa and Russia and contributes to the diversity of voices and perspectives that are essential to a vibrant and democratic public discourse. We welcome Sputnik's commitment to amplifying African voices and telling African stories. May your Johannesburg office serve as a platform for constructive engagement, quality journalism and stronger ties between South Africa, Russia, and the African continent."
In turn, Dmitry Kiselev, director general of the Rossiya Segodnya media group, which includes Sputnik, noted that "the opportunity to work directly within African nations is a clear testament to trust—trust between countries, between peoples, and between journalists and their audiences. This trust, in turn, strengthens information sovereignty—both for Africa and for Russia."
Sputnik's editorial centers are full-fledged editorial offices staffed by dozens of local journalists.
At its new editorial centers in Johannesburg, South Africa, and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, content is produced in English and Swahili, including podcasts, which are aired on radio stations across the continent, reaching a combined audience of over 100 million listeners.
Sputnik Africa was launched in 2022. Since then, it has become one of the most prominent foreign media outlets with a pan-African focus in Africa. It operates in five languages, including Swahili, Amharic, and Oromo.
Sputnik is one of the largest international news agencies and radio stations, broadcasting in more than 30 languages and operating 26 multifunctional centers worldwide.
