diplomacyWednesday, October 28, 20262 sources

Third Russia-Africa Summit to Be Held in Moscow with Putin and Ndayishimye in Attendance

The third Russia-Africa summit is set to take place in Moscow on October 28–29, 2026, under the chairmanship of Russian President Vladimir Putin and the presence of African Union President Évariste Ndayishimye. A Tunisian outlet reported a prime minister will attend the summit, though the individual was not named.

The event was announced on the official website of the Russian President, confirming the summit will be chaired by Putin and include the African Union's President, Évariste Ndayishimye of Burundi. The summit is scheduled for October 28–29, 2026, in Moscow. A Tunisian news outlet, Tunis Afrique Presse, reported that a prime minister will attend the summit in Moscow, though it did not specify the individual or provide the exact date.

Where Sources Diverge

The first source provides specific names and dates, while the second source only mentions a PM attending the summit without naming the individual or providing the exact date.

izvestia

The third Russia-Africa summit will take place in Moscow on October 28–29 under the chairmanship of Russian President Vladimir Putin and the President of the African Union, President of Burundi Évariste Ndayishimye.

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PM in Moscow to attend 3rd Russia-Africa Summit

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WireTunis Afrique PresseOct 28, 02:01 PM
PM in Moscow to attend 3rd Russia-Africa Summit - TAP.info.tn

PM in Moscow to attend 3rd Russia-Africa Summit TAP.info.tn

IndependentIzvestiaOct 28, 06:42 AM
Putin to Begin Work at Third Russia-Africa Summit

The third Russia-Africa summit will take place in Moscow on October 28–29 under the chairmanship of Russian President Vladimir Putin and the President of the African Union, President of Burundi Évariste Ndayishimye. This was announced on the official website of the Russian President.