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Featured October 15, 2026

Russia’s Digital Export Drive & Industrial Technology Strategy: The 2026 Digital Solutions Forum & 2nd Global Digital Forum: Analysis

The 2026 Digital Solutions Forum and the 2nd Global Digital Forums have taken place in Moscow with 1,300 attendees from 111 countries, creating opportunities for cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, telecommunications, digital infrastructure and software. 170 agreements were signed. Russia’s digital industry generated aggregate turnover exceeded US$250.5 billion in 2025, an increase of nearly 20% year on year, while the communications-services market expanded by 13% to reach US$30 billion. We deep dive the events to showcase where the digital economy in going and which countries are cooperating with Russia in its development. This article is of primary interest to anyone involved in digital economic development in the Global South.

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Featured October 15, 2026

Egyptian Imports Of Russian Herring Increase From 100 Tonnes In H1 2025 To 5,600 Tonnes In H1 2026

Russia’s exports of herring to Egypt have undergone a massive surge, from 100 tonnes in H1 2025 to 5,600 tonnes in H1 2026. The fish is a standard ingredient in many Egyptian dishes such as Renga bel Tahini. The overall African demand for herring is expected to triple by 2030.

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October 14, 2026

Russia, South Africa, Eye Bilateral Agricultural Trade Expansion

Russia’s agricultural exports to South Africa have reached US$53 million in 9M 226, with wheat making up the bulk of the trade, along with instant coffee and millet. Total bilateral trade could exceed US$1 billion for the first time by the end of this year.

October 9, 2026

Russia’s KAMAZ signs US$51.5 Million Contract To Sell Trucks & Assembly Lines To Mali

Mali’s Transport and Logistics Company has signed a US$51.5 million deal with KAMAZ to buy a range of trucks to improve its transport and logistics infrastructure. The deal provides the vehicles and could be extended to localise production and train maintenance engineers.

October 8, 2026

President Putin’s Q&A Session At The 2026 Valdai Club Discussions: Full Text, Responses & Analysis

Russian President Vladimir Putin has held an intensive Q&A session at the recent Valdai Club event in Moscow. He covered multiple issues including the differences between the collapse of the USSR and the current situation within Russia, Kaliningrad, the use of nuclear weapons, NATO, the Luhansk and Donetsk People’s Republics, Russian prior attempts to integrate into Europe, the international maritime rule of law, Iran, the development of the Donbass, China, differences between Russia and Chinese culture, Japan, President Trump, Serbia, India, nuclear proliferation, Italy, the European Union, EU asset returns, a new Iron Curtain, Palestine, BRICS, APEC, Israel, Artificial Intelligence, UN reform, the Northern Sea Route, the Russian economy, Russia-Africa relations, Switzerland, Ukraine, updates on the Ukraine conflict and the potential for movement into a new political direction. It is essential reading for anyone interested in Russia’s global views on Russian and international affairs.

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October 6, 2026

Rosatom Awaiting Nambia’s Approval For Uranium Mining

Russia’s Rosatom is awaiting approval from the Namibian government for a uranium mining project with a decision expected shortly, according to Alexey Likhachev, Rosatom’s CEO. Namibia is a very active player in the global natural uranium market, and ranks in the top five uranium-producing countries globally.

October 6, 2026

Rosatom Planning Lithium Production In Mali

Russia’s Rosatom are making a feasibility study for the proposed Bugula lithium production project in Mali commencing in 2027, which if satisfactory will see the start of construction of the mining and processing plant (MPP) scheduled for 2028, the company has stated. Rosatom also expects to attract investors from friendly countries. Mali is also looking to build numerous small NPP reactors, which could turn it into an electricity exporter.

October 6, 2026

Mozambique Looking To Partner With Russia’s Rosneft, Gazprom & Novatek In Gas Development

Mozambique is looking to engage with Russia’s energy companies Rosneft, Gazprom and Novatek in the development of its LNG industry. The Mozambique LNG project is a US$20 billion onshore liquefied natural gas development located on the Afungi peninsula in Cabo Delgado province, with Russian participants interested in the Rovuma basin area.

September 29, 2026

The 2026 Africa Aerospace And Defense Exhibition: Russia’s Expanding Defense Industry Gains A New Industrial Dimension In Africa & Middle East

The 2026 Africa Aerospace And Defense Exhibition has taken place in South Africa, while Egypt has hosted the El Alamein International Airshow. We examine Russia’s significant participation in both these events and what it means for Russia’s military and defence sector exports.

September 28, 2026

Russia At The United Nations: 50 Meetings – Multipolar Connectivity, Selective Western Dialogue and Economic Diversification: Analysis

The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov has held 50 meetings while attending the United Nations in New York. We examine each of these, including important discussions with the United States, and Germany and look at the significance of Russia’s expanding international diplomacy and what this means in terms of foreign policy developments and potential outcomes.

September 28, 2026

Russian Exports To Egypt Up 15.6% In 7M 2026

Roman Chekushov, the Russian Deputy Industry and Trade Minister, has been meeting with Mohamed Farid, the Egyptian Industry Minister, Khaled Hashem, the Investment and Foreign Trade Minister, Deputy Foreign Minister Wael Hamed and the chairman of the Federation of Egyptian Industries, Mohamed El-Sewedy in Cairo to discuss trade developments. Bilateral trade is up 15.6% in 2026.