# Russia-Africa Summit: What is on the agenda, and why does it matter?

https://mins.news/en/item/118976

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-28 11:33 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/28/russia-africa-summit-what-is-on-the-agenda-and-why-does-it-matter?traffic_source=rss

> Moscow is hosting the two-day third Russia-Africa Summit, where delegations from 48 African countries will discuss cooperation with Russia on politics, defence and technology. Trade and security are expected to dominate the agenda, while the gathering will indicate how the relationship is developing.

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