African leaders seek trade and investment deals at the Russia-Africa summit

Zimbabwe's Emmerson Mnangagwa and Mozambique's Daniel Chapo are at the third Russia-Africa summit, and both plan one-on-one talks with Vladimir Putin.

Mnangagwa said Zimbabwe wants deals that diversify its economy, boost industrial trade and create jobs for young people.

On the agenda

• Artificial intelligence
• Food security
• Trade and investment
• Digitalisation
• Nuclear energy

The summit will cover artificial intelligence, food security, trade, investment, digitalisation and nuclear energy.

Leaders are to adopt three documents, including a 2027-2029 action plan and a declaration on the peaceful use of artificial intelligence.