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On the sidelines of the summit, RT speaks with Phindile Patronella Mkwanazi, Acting Head of South Africa's National School of Government, about growing cooperation between Pretoria and Moscow. Mkwanazi discusses a newly signed agreement aimed at exchanging best practices in public service training, conducting joint research and organizing workshops with Russian experts. She also highlights the role of BRICS in strengthening institutional cooperation and developing government officials across member countries.

On the sidelines of the Russia-Africa Summit, RT speaks with Dr. Mohammed Hussain A.M., a Sudanese political scientist and Senior Lecturer at the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, about the legacy of European colonialism in Africa. Hussain argues that cultural colonization, particularly France's influence on African languages, education and institutions, remains one of the most enduring forms of control. He also points to BRICS as an alternative for countries seeking to reduce Western influence.

With 40,000 African students studying in Russia in 2026, Synergy Corporation and Innopraktika are expanding education cooperation through a planned network of 10 Russian educational centers. Morocco and Nigeria will be the first African countries in the rollout.

Anastasia Volodina reports on the plans and the connection between education, technology partnerships and employment.

Africa’s youthful population and Russia’s experience offer opportunities for cooperation built on mutual respect and mutual benefit, says Phindile Baleni, Director-General of South Africa’s Presidency.

Speaking to RT during the Russia–Africa summit, Baleni discusses collaboration in education, training, science, innovation, research and military development, alongside closer ties between people and alignment on key international issues.

Burundi wants to expand its health partnership with Russia into local production of medicines and other health products.

Speaking on the sidelines of the Russia-Africa Media Forum, Joseph Nyandwi discusses cooperation in epidemic response, a joint infectious disease research center established with Russian support, and mobile laboratories that have strengthened Burundi’s diagnostic capabilities.

Speaking on the sidelines of the Russia-Africa Media Forum, Uganda National Health Commissioner Susan Nabadda Ndiddi explains why local expertise, domestic production and technology transfer are essential to African sovereignty.

Africa must turn political independence into economic sovereignty, says human rights defender Josina Machel.

Speaking at the Russia-Africa summit in Moscow, the daughter of Mozambique’s former president Samora Machel and stepdaughter of Nelson Mandela discusses Africa’s right to choose its partners, set its own priorities and benefit from its resources.

Thousands of students and other demonstrators rally in central Jakarta, demanding that wildfires be declared a national disaster, freedom of speech be protected and the fight against corruption intensified.

RT’s Indra Marpaung reports from Jakarta.

A little less politics, a lot more music! In a refreshing change from the usual geopolitical debates, three-time Grammy winner and UN Goodwill Ambassador Ricky Kej joins Runjhun Sharma, Head of News, RT India, on India, Russia and the World for a lively conversation on music, culture and global influence.

From dentistry to three Grammys, Kej shares his journey and explains how Prime Minister Narendra Modi has revived pride in Indian music. He also emphasises on why India's cultural influence deserves greater recognition.

Kej further talks about the enduring popularity of Bollywood song ‘Jimmy Jimmy’ in Russia and questions the idea of separate Grammy categories for Asian artists. He advocates the setting up of a global music award originating from the Global South, where music from all over the world, including the west, is recognised and awarded.

Russia–Africa cooperation is moving beyond its traditional focus on oil, gas and mining. Healthcare, education, finance and investment are becoming central to the discussion, says Andrey Maslov, Director of the Centre for African Studies at HSE University.

Maslov explains why African delegations are spending more time in Moscow, how investment expectations are beginning to align, and why a multipolar economy needs more independent financial centres.