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News in Pictures, October 27, 2026: One day until the Russia-Africa summit

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: October 27, 2026Country: Russia
World / InternationalPolitics
News in Pictures, October 27, 2026: One day until the Russia-Africa summit

Several African leaders have arrived in Moscow to attend the Gas Exporting Countries Forum and the third Russia-Africa summit. The summit will take place in the Russian capital on October 28 and 29, 2026. According to Yuri Ushakov, an adviser to President Vladimir Putin, 48 African countries have confirmed their participation.

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