Russia-Africa Summit: ECOWAS Officially Invited by Vladimir Putin

Author: DJOMANDE AzizPublished on: September 15, 2026Country: Russia

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Russia-Africa Summit: ECOWAS Officially Invited by Vladimir Putin

The 3rd Russia-Africa Summit will take place in Moscow in October 2026, with an official invitation handed to Birame Diop, President of the ECOWAS Commission, by Ambassador Andrey Podyolyshev. ECOWAS, currently repositioning itself, views this invitation as an opportunity to diversify its partnerships, particularly in security, energy, and agriculture. General Diop will be present alongside Putin at this event, highlighting the importance of the regional institution to Moscow.

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