African leaders gather in Moscow for the Russia-Africa summit

Countries confirmed

48 African countries

The third Russia-Africa Summit runs Oct 28 and 29, and a presidential aide says 48 African countries have confirmed.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Burundi's Évariste Ndayishimiye, who chairs the African Union, co-chair the meeting.

Expected outcomes

• Final declaration
• Action plan for 2027 to 2029
• Declaration on civilian AI
• Intergovernmental agreements

The summit is expected to adopt a final declaration, an action plan for 2027 to 2029 and a declaration on civilian uses of artificial intelligence.