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Featured November 7, 2026

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

The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has met with Mohamed al-Menfi, the Chairman of the Presidential Council of Libya, during the 2026 Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow. Energy and Security issues took up the bulk of the discussions, as Libya continues to deal with the fall-out of the US-led, 2011 NATO attacks designed to oust then-President Gaddafi. Progress since then has been slow but there are signs Russia-Libya bilateral trade is recovering. We provide the latest updates.

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Featured November 6, 2026

Russian Pharma Group Aims To Enter The African Market

Russia’s Pharmasyntez Group plans to boost the volume and range of its pharmaceutical exports to Africa, the company has stated, saying “Africa is a strategic direction for international development for us. We are expanding exports of our pharmaceutical products and establishing long-term partnerships. We are already supplying products to the African market, building our registration portfolio, and exploring new opportunities for collaboration with public and commercial partners. We see significant potential for further developing Africa’s pharmaceutical market.”

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November 5, 2026

Eurasian Economic Union Researching Free Trade Agreement With Jordan

The Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) is to study a free trade agreement between the countries of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and Jordan. The EAEU includes Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Russia. , Jordan has a GDP (PPP) of US$154 billion. We examine the current trade dynamics between Jordan and the EAEU countries.

November 5, 2026

Russia, Namibia Bilateral Relations: October 2026 Update

The Russian President, Vladimir Putin met with Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the President of Namibia during the Russia–Africa Summit. The respective governments emphasized expanding cooperation into mining, agriculture, fisheries, information technology, telecommunications, energy beneficiation, and infrastructure. Both Presidents discussed the establishment of a local fertilizer manufacturing plant in Namibia to lower agricultural costs and boost Namibia’s regional exports. Officials also signed customs cooperation agreements and frameworks. We discuss the complete bilateral trade and investment picture.

November 5, 2026

Russia, Kenya Bilateral Relations: October 2026 Update

The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has met with William Samoei Ruto, the President of Kenya during the 2026 Russia-Africa Summit. The two sides signed five new bilateral accords, focusing on expanding agricultural exports, tourism, direct business partnerships, joint investment and transport, most notably the issue of direct flights. Bilateral trade has doubled in 8M 2026.

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November 4, 2026

Russia, Seychelles Bilateral Trade & Relations: October 2026 Update

Russia’s President Putin has met with the Seychellois Foreign Minister, Barry Faure, at the 2026 Russia-Africa summit. There have been some significant developments in the bilateral tourism, food security and blue water sectors, including a current visit by a Russian Navy Frigate. Aeroflot is to increase direct flights to three times weekly, while the Seychelles has also secured duty-free exports of fresh tuna to Russia. We provide a detailed examination of the bilateral trade and investment dynamics.

November 4, 2026

Russia At The G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting In Atlanta

The Russian Foreign Minister and delegation have attended the G20 Foreign Ministers meetings in Atlanta, Georgia, hosted by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. We discuss Russia’s stated opinion on global economic affairs, and what occurred in attempts to generate a unified G20 statement. We compare this situation with Russia’s participation in other recent diplomatic events, including the BRICS, this weeks Russia-Africa Summit and the EAEU-SCO annual meetings.

November 4, 2026

Russia, Equatorial Guinea Bilateral Relations: October 2026 Update

The Russian President, Vladimir Putin has met with Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, the President of Equatorial Guinea in Moscow. The two countries are rapidly developing trade and investment ties, with both signing a nuclear power cooperation agreement earlier in the year. Russia is also interested in the country’s LNG sector and port development. While bilateral trade is relatively small, the bilateral relationship is warm and developing.

November 4, 2026

Russia, South Sudan Bilateral Trade & Relations: October 2026 Update

Russian President Putin has met with Salva Kiir, the President of South Sudan during the 2026 Russia–Africa Summit. South Sudan is still recovering from a damaging civil war, however possesses significant mineral reserves. The two sides signed a Joint Intergovernmental Commission designed to boost trade and investment ties, with Russia interested in South Sudan’s energy and minerals sectors. The next development stage will be Russian economic evaluation of South Sudanese mineral assets.

November 4, 2026

Russia, Burundi Bilateral Trade & Relations: October 2026 Update

The Russian President, Vladimir Putin has met with the President of Burundi, Evariste Ndayishimiye. The two sides are exploring cooperation in nuclear energy, hydropower, food security, education and looking at ways to develop bilateral trade. Burundi is relatively poor but does possess significant reserves of uranium and nickel. Bilateral trade is small – but increasing.

November 3, 2026

Russia Vetoes United Nations Referendum On Western Sahara

Russia has vetoed a US-led resolution affecting Western Sahara, at the United Nations Security Council on the grounds that it did not support the self-determination ambitions of the regional Sahrawi people. The Western Sahara is classified as a ‘non-self-governing territory’ and is the last major unresolved colonial/territorial disputes in Africa. Morocco claims it as part of its territory, while Algeria and the local population prefer it becomes independent. We discuss the geopolitical position, why Russia voted as it did and the extent of Russia-Western Sahara trade and investment interest.