politics
April 10, 2026
Russia nears full diplomatic coverage in Africa with four new embassies planned
Russia is set to open four new embassies in Africa, nearing full diplomatic coverage, Foreign Minister Lavrov has said
TL;DR
- Russia plans to open four new embassies in Africa, bringing its total diplomatic missions on the continent to 49.
- This expansion aims to achieve near-full diplomatic representation across Africa.
- Currently, 45 Russian embassies are operational in Africa, with only a few countries lacking permanent missions.
- Last year, Russia reopened embassies in Niger, Sierra Leone, and South Sudan.
- New embassies are planned for Gambia, Liberia, Togo, and the Comoros.
- 81 Russian regions are involved in cooperation with African countries.
- The third Russia-Africa Summit is scheduled for October 28-29 in Moscow.
- A new Russia-Africa cooperation roadmap for 2027-2029 is expected to be approved at the summit.
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