Africa Seeks Balanced Partnership With Russia, Not Just Imports, AU Commission Chief Says
17:04 29.10.2026 (Updated: 19:09 29.10.2026)
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Africa Seeks Balanced Partnership With Russia, Not Just Imports, AU Commission Chief Says
The continent needs a genuine transfer of technology and investment from Russia to boost its agricultural sector, Mahamoud Ali Youssouf told Sputnik Africa at the 3rd Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow.
Key highlights from the interview:
🟠Africa's strategy relies on attracting investment, transferring know‑how, and building self-reliance through education and technological capacity.
🟠While Russia currently supplies wheat and edible oil, Youssouf emphasized the need for mechanization tools and technology to raise productivity.
🟠Despite anti-Russian sanctions and Africa's existing challenges, the partnership is progressing, and Moscow remains one of the continent's most vital partners.
The continent needs a genuine transfer of technology and investment from Russia to boost its agricultural sector, Mahamoud Ali Youssouf told Sputnik Africa at the 3rd Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow.
Key highlights from the interview:
🟠Africa's strategy relies on attracting investment, transferring know‑how, and building self-reliance through education and technological capacity.
🟠While Russia currently supplies wheat and edible oil, Youssouf emphasized the need for mechanization tools and technology to raise productivity.
🟠Despite anti-Russian sanctions and Africa's existing challenges, the partnership is progressing, and Moscow remains one of the continent's most vital partners.
