# Leaders from 22 countries to attend Russia-Africa summit, Kremlin aide says

https://mins.news/en/item/116067

- TASS, 2026-10-26 15:23 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2208085

> Yury Ushakov, an aide to the Russian president for international affairs, said 48 of the 54 African countries recognized by the UN had confirmed they would take part in the Moscow summit. Twenty-two countries will send their heads of state; others will be represented by senior officials, ministers or other delegates.

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