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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