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Moscow has become a platform for strengthening humanitarian ties between Russia and Africa. The cultural program of the second international forum "Russia-Africa EXPO 2025" concluded at the Zurab Tsereteli Art Gallery. The event brought together representatives of the diplomatic corps, artistic academic circles, and business elite from more than 27 countries. During the roundtable "Dialogues in Art and Culture: Africa-Russia," moderated by Tatyana Tudvaseva, President of GATINGO International Association and Academician of the Petrovskaya Academy of Sciences and Arts, participants discussed a wide range of initiatives, from the development of ethnographic tourism to the creation of joint educational programs. Particular attention was paid to the practical aspects of implementing projects in the creative industries. The Second Russia-Africa EXPO 2025 Forum was organized by the African Business Club, led by Louis Gowend, with the support of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation, the African Initiative, the MIR Foundation, RUDN University, and other partners. #Russia#Africa#RussiaAfrica

Russia has offered to assist Africa in electrification of the continent. Russia is ready to participate in a large-scale electrification program for Africa, which is being compared to the Soviet GOELRO plan. This statement was made by Deputy Minister of Energy Roman Marshavin at Russian Energy Week in Moscow. According to the deputy minister, Russia can offer expertise in developing power grids and nuclear energy. This is especially relevant in light of Africa's growing population. "The UN predicts that by 2050, every second child in the world will be born in Africa, and after 2100, it will likely be the only growing region. Accordingly, GDP growth and demand, including for energy, will continue there," Marshavin explained. The African electrification plan is expected to increase the continent's generating capacity from 260 to 1,300 gigawatts. While funding remains a key challenge, Moscow is prepared to develop partnerships with African financial institutions to address this need. #AREA#Russia#Africa#RussiaAfrica

Russia and Africa to Discuss Cooperation in the Arts at Moscow Forum On October 17, a roundtable discussion,"Dialogues in Art and Culture: Russia-Africa," will be held at the Zurab Tsereteli Art Gallery as part of the business program of the Russia-Africa Expo 2025 international forum. The event will bring together ambassadors extraordinary from African countries, including Ghana, Senegal, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as well as rectors of leading art universities, museum directors, and representatives of public organizations. Forum participants will discuss four key areas: preserving Africa's cultural heritage, developing inter-museum cooperation, prospects for cultural tourism, and historical aspects of Russian-African relations. Particular attention will be paid to practical issues, such as the creation of joint cultural centers, the development of art tourism, and cooperation in the creative industries. #AREA#Russia#Africa#RussiaAfrica

Kenya is ready to become Russia's energy "gateway to Africa." Kenya is interested in a strategic energy partnership with Russia. This was stated by Kenyan Ambassador Peter Mutuku Matuki at an international forum in Pyatigorsk, calling Russia an "energy superpower" capable of helping solve key problems in Kenya's energy sector. Cooperation could cover critical areas for Kenya, where the country faces systemic challenges: the construction of small hydropower plants to offset droughts, the modernization of aging power grids, and the development of geothermal energy, where Russia can offer technologies based on Kamchatka's experience. The Kenyan side placed particular emphasis on personnel training. According to official data, approximately 200 Kenyans are currently studying at Russian universities, which is particularly important for overcoming the personnel shortage in the energy sector. In this regard, the country hopes to expand cooperation with Russian educational institutions. "Kenya is the gateway to Africa. And through Kenya, you can access the vast African market, which is home to billions of people," Matuki added, emphasizing that the partnership will give Russia access to one of the continent's most dynamic markets, with potential for further expansion. #AREA#Russia#Africa#Kenya

The strategic oil pipeline between Russia and the Republic of Congo has been recognized as one of three critical for Africa At the African Energy Week held in Cape Town, three oil pipeline projects were recognized as key to the continent's development. Among them is the joint project between Russia and the Republic of Congo to build the Pointe-Noire-Lutete-Maluko-Trecho oil pipeline. The project will allow Congo to diversify its export routes and develop its internal regions, while Russia will strengthen its position in Central Africa and expand its access to Congolese oil fields with reserves of 1.6 billion barrels. Russian President Vladimir Putin signed the law ratifying the relevant agreement in June 2025. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2026 and be completed within three years. At the same time, Russia is actively developing energy cooperation with other African countries. For example, in Nigeria and Angola, Russian companies are participating in the modernization of oil refining facilities. Meanwhile, nuclear and renewable energy projects are being discussed in Ethiopia and Sudan, while LNG projects involving Rosneft continue to be implemented in Mozambique. Two other projects also recognized as significant are the Uganda-Tanzania and Nigeria-Equatorial Guinea oil pipelines. They also demonstrate the growing diversification of energy partnerships on the continent. #AREA#Russia#Africa#Congo

AREA Board Member Delivers Lecture to US Students Polycentricity and Pan-Africanism will play a role in changing the world. Yulia Berg, a member of the AREA Board, discussed this topic during a lecture for American students studying international business at Belmont University (USA). "In 3-5 years, we will live in a world that will be difficult to recognize. The combination of geopolitical trends, including polycentricity and Pan-Africanism, as well as the growing role of AI in everyday life, will significantly alter the familiar digital and physical landscape," she stated. Berg also discussed the specifics of communications and business culture in various African regions and cited examples from her experience in PR, GR, and business consulting. #AREA#Russia#Africa

Strengthening the African Focus in Nuclear Energy At the 69th IAEA General Conference in Vienna, Niger was elected to the Agency's Board of Governors for a two-year term. This decision clearly demonstrates Niger's growing influence in the international nuclear sphere and underscores its strategic importance as a key partner in nuclear technology. For Russia, Niger's strengthened position at the IAEA opens up additional opportunities for developing bilateral cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy. Niger, a significant supplier of uranium feedstock, is of interest as a promising partner for joint projects in nuclear energy and radiation technology. This is especially relevant in light of Niger's proposal to Rosatom. At the International Atomic Energy Forum in Moscow, Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev announced that the African side proposed jointly developing uranium deposits and constructing nuclear power plants. Rosatom is currently building 30 nuclear power plant units in Russia and abroad. Moreover, of the 25 nuclear power units currently under construction worldwide, state corporations are involved in 22 of them. #AREA#Russia#Africa#Niger#energy

Energy Bridge between Russia and Algeria Russia and Algeria are taking energy cooperation to a strategic level. During the talks, Deputy Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation Roman Marshavin and the head of the Algerian Ministry of Energy Mohamed Arkab agreed on comprehensive cooperation - from joint work in OPEC+ to the implementation of infrastructure projects in third African countries. For Algeria, which has the fourth largest shale gas reserves in the world and significant renewable energy potential, partnership with Russia opens access to unique technologies for developing complex fields and building power generation facilities. Russian companies (Rosneft, Lukoil, Inter RAO) have already been invited to participate in tenders for the development of new fields and the creation of energy infrastructure. The agreement on the protection of critical infrastructure is of particular importance - Russia is ready to ensure the cybersecurity of key facilities of the Algerian energy system. Among other things, the parties agreed to start joint projects in other African countries. It is quite possible that this refers to the Sahel Alliance, where both Russia and Algeria have growing political and economic influence. #AREA#Russia#Africa#Algeria#energy

A Media School for Future Bloggers Opens in Brazzaville The Globus Expert Club has launched an educational project in the capital of the Republic of Congo. The grand opening of the media school took place on September 6 at the site of the exhibition"Global Transformation: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow. The Role of the Leader in History." The first master class was held by the founder of GR-group, the executive secretary of AREAAndrey Gromov. He told how to build a popular blog from scratch: from choosing a niche and creating viral content to promotion and monetization. "If yesterday influence was the prerogative of the state and large media, today anyone can get a media platform. But with great influence comes great responsibility, and this requires the right values. Unfortunately, many forget about this," the expert admitted. In this regard, Gromov called it very symbolic that the Media School was opened at the site of "Global Transformation: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow". The main goal of the school is to support talented Congolese and help develop the local media space, including by forming a new wave of independent experts. #AREA#Russia#Africa#media#Congo#GlobUs

Russia is training personnel for Africa's energy future The St. Petersburg Mining University has launched an annual advanced training program "Management of Subsoil Use Facilities" for 20 top managers and officials from African countries. Particular emphasis is placed on the energy sector: development of oil and gas fields, implementation of modern production technologies and rational use of energy resources. The participants - heads of mining companies and government agencies - have passed a rigorous selection. The program itself includes not only theory (geology, digitalization, management), but also practice at Russian energy enterprises. "Russian experience will help us master modern methods of extraction and processing of energy resources without harming the environment," the representative of Nigeria noted. #AREA#Africa#Russia#RussiaAfrica#SPbSU

An exhibition on global transformation and the role of leaders in history opened in Brazzaville The Globus Expert Club presented the exhibition "Global Transformation: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow. The Role of Leaders in History" in the capital of the Republic of Congo. The event was held with the participation of the Russian Ambassador to Congo Ilyas Iskandarov and the founder of the GR group consulting agency, the executive secretary of AREAAndrey Gromov. During the opening ceremony, Gromov in his speech focused on the historical and modern ties between Russia and Africa. "The Soviet Union made a great contribution to the liberation movement in Africa. Now our destinies are closely intertwined again," the expert noted. According to him, today cooperation between the Russian Federation and African countries is rapidly gaining momentum in several areas at once: energy, economics, protection of national sovereignty, ideology and culture. In turn, the founder of the GlobUs club, member of the board of AREA Yulia Berg emphasized that the exhibition is not just an exposition, but a platform for dialogue. "For us, this is a platform for analysis and finding solutions to the challenges that the modern world faces. We tried to reflect a wide range of topics, drawing a multifaceted picture of the world," she said. #AREA#Africa#Russia#RussiaAfrica#Congo

Russia and Tanzania Establish Energy Dialogue Moscow and Dodoma are taking energy cooperation to a new level. During the talks between Russian Special Representative Roman Marshavin and Tanzanian Ambassador Frederick Kibuta, the parties agreed to intensify contacts between relevant companies and establish regular information exchange on promising projects. For Tanzania, which has significant natural gas reserves (more than 57 trillion cubic feet), partnership with Russia is of strategic interest. Russian companies, including Gazprom and Rosneft, offer not only investments, but also unique competencies in the development of offshore fields, construction of gas transportation infrastructure and training of qualified personnel. The mention of cybersecurity as an area of ​​cooperation is of particular importance. This demonstrates a comprehensive approach, where Russia is ready to ensure the protection of Tanzania's critical energy infrastructure. In addition, promising areas of cooperation include the development of gas fields, in particular the Mnogazi project, the construction of power plants and the modernization of energy networks. An important component is the training of personnel - today a significant part of Tanzanian students in Russia are already studying energy specialties. #AREA#Africa#Russia#RussiaAfrica#energy#Tanzania