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Partnership That Delivers: Inside Third Russia-Africa Summit
Partnership That Delivers: Inside Third Russia-Africa Summit
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As Moscow hosts the third Russia-Africa Summit, the partnership is already delivering concrete results—from trade and food security to digital technologies and... 29.10.2026, Sputnik Africa
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Partnership That Delivers: Inside Third Russia-Africa Summit
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As Moscow hosts the third Russia-Africa Summit, the partnership is already delivering concrete results—from trade and food security to digital technologies and payment systems. With African leaders gathered to build on this momentum, the summit stands as proof that strengthened relations can bring prosperity to communities across the continent.
The summit brings together heads of state, policymakers, and thought leaders from across the continent, with Burundi's President Evariste Ndayishimiye co-chairing alongside Vladimir Putin in his capacity as African Union chairperson. For many observers, the Moscow agreements open a genuine window of opportunity—a chance to transform dialogue into practical cooperation and shared prosperity across the continent.Global South Pole spoke with Fortune Abang, a Nigerian foreign affairs analyst, at the National Center Russia in Moscow, about the significance of the third Russia-Africa Summit, the nature of Russia's relations with the continent compared to traditional partners, and what Nigeria and other African countries should prioritize when engaging with Moscow.Abang argued that the summit is a valuable platform for African governments to exchange best practices, build networks, and leverage Russia's strengths in a multipolar world, but he stressed that Africa must come with a clear plan. He drew a sharp contrast between Russia's approach—which he described as non-interfering in governance and culture—and what he called the "parasitic relationship" with some other countries that contributed to Africa's underdevelopment, while cautioning that Africa itself must take responsibility for tapping into the opportunities available. He also called for the summit to be held on the African continent in the future.The conversation continues with two further interviews recorded at the summit. In the first, President of the State of Eritrea Isaias Afwerki argues that no partnership can succeed while unilateral sanctions and a "zero-sum" world order remain in place, insisting that respect for sovereignty must be the foundation of any relationship and that Africa must focus on advancing its own economies toward manufacturing and value addition. In the second, Kenyan Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Wycliffe Musalia Mudavadi outlines Nairobi's priorities for the new 2027–2029 action plan—value addition, reform of the global financial architecture, Africa's bid for permanent UN Security Council seats, and cooperation on AI and alternative payment systems—while welcoming Putin's statement that Russia wants to work with Africa "not to make money or steal, but to develop."To listen to the whole discussion, tune in to the Global South Pole podcast, brought to you by Sputnik Africa.In addition to the website, you can also catch our episodes on Telegram.► You can also listen to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Deezer, Castbox, Pocket Casts, Afripods, Podcast Addict, Overcast, and Mave Stream.► Check out all the episodes of Global South Pole
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Partnership That Delivers: Inside Third Russia-Africa Summit
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As Moscow hosts the third Russia-Africa Summit, the partnership is already delivering concrete results—from trade and food security to digital technologies and payment systems. With African leaders gathered to build on this momentum, the summit stands as proof that strengthened relations can bring prosperity to communities across the continent.
The summit brings together heads of state, policymakers, and thought leaders from across the continent, with Burundi's President Evariste Ndayishimiye co-chairing alongside Vladimir Putin in his capacity as African Union chairperson. For many observers, the Moscow agreements open a genuine window of opportunity—a chance to transform dialogue into practical cooperation and shared prosperity across the continent.
Global South Pole spoke with Fortune Abang, a Nigerian foreign affairs analyst, at the National Center Russia in Moscow, about the significance of the third Russia-Africa Summit, the nature of Russia's relations with the continent compared to traditional partners, and what Nigeria and other African countries should prioritize when engaging with Moscow.
Abang argued that the summit is a valuable platform for African governments to exchange best practices, build networks, and leverage Russia's strengths in a multipolar world, but he stressed that Africa must come with a clear plan. He drew a sharp contrast between Russia's approach—which he described as non-interfering in governance and culture—and what he called the "parasitic relationship" with some other countries that contributed to Africa's underdevelopment, while cautioning that Africa itself must take responsibility for tapping into the opportunities available. He also called for the summit to be held on the African continent in the future.
"Africa is not an entity. Africa is a community. We are not invited here as a Nigeria or Cameroon, as a Ghana or South Africa—we are invited as a community," he concluded.
The conversation continues with two further interviews recorded at the summit. In the first, President of the State of Eritrea Isaias Afwerki argues that no partnership can succeed while unilateral sanctions and a "zero-sum" world order remain in place, insisting that respect for sovereignty must be the foundation of any relationship and that Africa must focus on advancing its own economies toward manufacturing and value addition. In the second, Kenyan Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Wycliffe Musalia Mudavadi outlines Nairobi's priorities for the new 2027–2029 action plan—value addition, reform of the global financial architecture, Africa's bid for permanent UN Security Council seats, and cooperation on AI and alternative payment systems—while welcoming Putin's statement that Russia wants to work with Africa "not to make money or steal, but to develop."
To listen to the whole discussion, tune in to the
Global South Pole podcast, brought to you by
Sputnik Africa.In addition to the website, you can also catch our episodes on
Telegram.► Check out all the episodes of Global South Pole 
