Somalia and South Sudan are exploring purchases of flour and sunflower oil produced in Russia's Voronezh region, according to Tiser Al-Nasser, a logistics manager.
Speaking to Sputnik on the sidelines of the recent Food Africa 2024 forum in Cairo, Egypt, the businessman also noted the establishment of contacts between Russian companies and Kenyan coffee suppliers interested in exporting to Russia.
During the forum, discussions highlighted the challenges of Western economic sanctions against Russia, with participants emphasizing the need for efficient logistics and streamlined financial transfers.
The creation of free trade zones, for example, in countries such as Egypt, was identified as a potential solution to these logistical and financial constraints between Russia and African countries.