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SUMMARY:Third Russia-Africa Summit Confirmed for Moscow
DESCRIPTION:Moscow will host the third Russia-Africa Summit on 28-29 October. The Russian Foreign Ministry confirmed the dates.\nAnatoly Bashkin announced the news. He directs the Africa Department at the ministry. Bashkin spoke to RIA Novosti.\nSeveral African leaders have already confirmed their attendance. Bashkin said confirmations came in at a working level.\nPreparation Timeline\nThe summit planning began earlier this year.\nIn March, Kenyan Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi announced the October timeframe. He spoke after talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.\nPresident Vladimir Putin later approved Moscow as the host city. He also created an organising committee. Presidential aide Yuri Ushakov will lead the committee.\nPutin intends to attend the summit. Russia’s ambassador to Senegal confirmed this in January. The ambassador, Dmitry Kurakov, said location does not matter. Putin will be there.\nPrevious Summits of Russia-Africa summit\nThis will be the third Russia-Africa Summit.\nThe first summit took place in Sochi in October 2019. President Putin co-chaired the event. He shared the role with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. El-Sisi was then the Chairperson of the African Union.\nThe second summit happened in St Petersburg in August 2023.\nWhat to Expect from Russia-Africa summit 2026\nAfro News will provide updates as more details emerge. Check back for confirmed participant lists and agenda highlights.\n
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