The prime minister, Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri, took part, on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at the Gostiny Dvor Exhibition Center in Moscow, in the proceedings of the Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum, held under the theme: “Working together to develop mutually beneficial cooperation and to strengthen the potential of each African country.”
According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, the opening ceremony was presided over by Russian President Vladimir Putin and the acting chair of the African Union, Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye.
Participation of 48 African Countries
The third edition of the Russia-Africa Summit and Economic and Humanitarian Forum is taking place in Moscow on October 28-29, 2026, with the participation of 48 African countries, including 22 represented by their heads of state.
On the sidelines of the forum’s proceedings, the Tunisian prime minister held talks with the Algerian Prime Minister, Sifi Ghrieb, as well as with several heads of government from African countries.