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Featured November 1, 2026

Putin, African Union Chairman Summarize The 2026 Russia-Africa Summit: Results, The Russia-Africa Declaration To 2029 & Full Analysis

The 2026 Russia-Africa Summit has concluded with both President Putin and the Africa Union Chairman, Evariste Ndayishimiye giving a joint press conference to discuss what occurred. This included a significant Joint Declaration and an Joint Russia-Africa Development Action Plan to 2029. We deep dive the contents, including what it means for opportunities and investment in the African agricultural, energy, minerals, port development, fisheries and tourism sectors. This article is of particular interest to anyone involved in the Russian and African markets.

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Featured November 1, 2026

Russia, Southern African Development Community Sign Action Plan On Cooperation: Details & Analysis

Russia has signed a Joint Development Action Plan with the Southern African Development Community. The SADC has a collective population of about 406 million, a combined GDP (PPP) of US$2.62 trillion, and a projected combined 2026 GDP growth rate of 3.2%, according to the IMF. Current bilateral trade with these 16 southern African nations is just a collective US$2 billion per annum, however the Action Plan contains development programmes to substantially improve this. We examine the plan and look into the implications. This article is of substantial interest to anyone in the Russia-Southern Africa trade and development sector.

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November 1, 2026

Russia-Ghana Bilateral Relations: October 2026 Update

The Russian President, Vladimir Putin has met with John Dramani Mahama, the President of Ghana during the 2026 Russia-Africa Summit. Bilateral trade has grown by 6% this year. We deep-dive the bilateral relationship, examining port and rail infrastructure developments, mining, nuclear power, agriculture, regional security and student exchanges.

October 31, 2026

The 2026 Russia-Africa Summit: Key Discussions, Deals & Agreements

The 2026 Russia-Africa Summit has concluded in Moscow, with 22 African Heads of State and delegations from 48 African countries attending. We outline the key discussions, on-going negotiations and investment plans being made in agriculture, LNG, nuclear power, mining, finance, communications, public health and foreign policy strategy. It is essential reading for anyone involved in Russia and African geopolitical and trade development.

October 31, 2026

Russia, Sudan Bilateral Relations: October 2026 Update

Russian President Putin has met with Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the Chairman of Sudan’s Sovereignty Council during the 2026 Russia–Africa Summit. Sudan is currently fighting a civil war, and has turned to Russia for military, security and infrastructure development assistance. We discuss the current status of the joint Port Sudan project on the Red Sea, Sudan’s energy sector, and other bilateral developments as Moscow positions itself for further involvement in the Sudanese economy and regional logistics.

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October 31, 2026

Russia, Mali Bilateral Trade & Investment Relations: October 2026 Update

Russian President Putin has met with Assimi Goita, the Interim President of Mali during the 2026 Russia–Africa Summit. Russian investment is underway in the security, energy, nuclear power, mining, agricultural and vehicle manufacturing sectors, while Moscow is also involved in assisting Bamako fight Islamic insurgents supported by France. We examine the current bilateral security, trade and investment dynamics.

October 31, 2026

Russia, Madagascar Bilateral Relations: October 2026 Update

Russian President Putin has met with Madagascar President Michael Randrianirina in Moscow as part of the 2026 Russia-Africa Summit. The two sides are discussing an upcoming partnership agreement, while agricultural trade is booming and grew by 80% in the first nine months of 2026. We examine the current bilateral trade and investment trends.

October 31, 2026

Russia, Algeria Bilateral Relations – 2026 Trade Up 20%: October 2026 Update

Algeria is Russia’s second largest trade partner in Africa, and a partner state with the BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. Bilateral trade is up 20% this year with a target to reach US$10 billion by 2030. We examine the bilateral trade and investment development trends.

October 29, 2026

2026 Russia-Africa Forum Begins: Putin’s Opening Remarks

Russian President Putin has given the Penary Speech at the 2026 Russia-Africa Summit, at which 46 African government and business delegations are attending. Putin called for more commerce and investment in Africa, noting that trade with Russia had risen by 50% over the past three years. We examine the key points in his comments.

October 29, 2026

Russia Eyes Sahel Countries Development As 2026 Russia-Africa Forum Begins

The director of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Department of Partnership with Africa, Tatyana Dovgalenko, has been meeting with the Economic Ministers of the Sahel countries – Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger. She said that the common tasks for the countries at present are stimulating investment growth and launching infrastructure initiatives in line with the needs of the Alliance of Sahel States countries in the energy, agriculture, logistics and extractive industries.

October 28, 2026

Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Targets Faster Eurasian Trade Through Digital Freight, Local-Currency Payments And Industrial Investment

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government have been meeting in Dushanbe to discuss a 2026-2030 trade cooperation roadmap, plans for a digital freight platform and industrial investment-project database, and renewed efforts to establish an SCO Development Bank. Together, these initiatives aim to build on existing trade flows and expand cross-border infrastructure, investment and industrial cooperation. We identify what decisions were made and the implications. This article is of primary interest to anyone involved in Eurasian development and geopolitics.