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Beyond Summits: BRICS and International Financial Institutions in African Academic Discourse – Andrey Ufimtsev

The article contributes to the literature on BRICS and global economic governance by extending the analysis of state strategies and institutional design into the realm of academic discourse.

BRICS As a Tool to Strengthen Uganda’s Regional Agency – Aleksandr Barinov, Brian Mugabi

This article examines changes in Uganda’s foreign policy over the past decade and the place of BRICS in the country’s current foreign policy.

Between the Global South and the North: Nigeria’s “Soft Balancing” through BRICS – Tamara Andreeva, Daria Sukhova

The paper offers an analysis of Nigeria’s contemporary foreign policy and foreign economic strategy in the context of its accession to BRICS as a partner country.

Namibia on the Path to Partnership with BRICS: Opportunities and Constraints of a Small African State – Maxim Grishenkin

The article analyzes Namibia’s prospects for participation in BRICS formats and seeks to identify the factors that constrain or, conversely, strengthen its chances of rapprochement with the grouping.

Participation of Daria Zelenova and Ekaterina Abramova in an International Conference in Pretoria

From 29 June to 1 July 2026, the international conference “African States vs. States in Africa: An Epistemological Interrogation of Africa and the World” was held in Pretoria.

African Countries in BRICS: New Opportunities for Economic and Political Cooperation — Daria Zelenova, Andrey Ufimtsev, Ekaterina Abramova, Sofia Zamesina

The working paper is devoted to the participation strategies of African states (South Africa, Ethiopia and Egypt) in BRICS.

Centre’s Researchers Present a Working Paper at the RIAC Round Table on “The Role of BRICS in Political and Economic Cooperation among African Countries”

The event included a presentation of the RIAC working paper “African Countries in BRICS: New Opportunities for Economic and Political Cooperation”.

Daria Zelenova Took Part in an Episode of the “Mama Africa” Programme Dedicated to the Kingdom of Lesotho

Daria Zelenova took part in a new episode of the “Mama Africa” programme devoted to one of the continent’s most unusual countries — Lesotho.

Daria Zelenova and Daria Turianitsa Held Talks with Representatives of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature, South Africa

On May 19, 2026, a delegation of the Portfolio Committee on Economic Development of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature, South Africa, visited the Institute for African Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

Daria Turianitsa Held a Meeting with South African Filmmaker Johan Badenhorst

On May 18, 2026, South African filmmaker Johan Badenhorst visited the Institute for African Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences as part of his work on a documentary film about Russia.

Daria Zelenova Took Part in the 11th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the New Development Bank (NDB)

On May 14–15, Moscow hosted the 11th Annual Meeting of the New Development Bank. For the first time in 19 years, the annual meeting of a multilateral development bank was held in Russia.

Daria Zelenova Takes Part in The Nnete Fela Show Podcast on Sputnik Africa

Daria Zelenova, PhD in Political Science and and Head of the Centre for African Strategy in BRICS at the Institute for African Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences, took part in The Nnete Fela Show podcast on Sputnik Africa.

Daria Zelenova Participated in RISS International Conference

On April 22–23, 2026, the Russian Institute for Strategic Studies (RISS) hosted an international conference dedicated to deepening cooperation within BRICS.

Namibia. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah: The Path to the Presidency and the Continuity of Foreign Policy – Maxim Grishenkin

This article analyzes the start of Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's presidential term in 2025, examining how her political biography and experience in the state apparatus influence the continuity of Namibia's foreign policy.

Expert Discussions at the Centre for African Strategy in BRICS with the Participation of B. Moncef and A. Soufiane (University of Algiers 2, Algeria)

On April 1, 2026, the Centre for African Strategy in BRICS at the Institute for African Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences hosted expert discussions with the participation of Professor Bakail Moncef and Dr. Abed Soufiane.

Maxim Grishenkin Took Part in the Russia–Namibia Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation

On March 15–17, Maxim Grishenkin, a Junior Researcher at the Centre for African Strategy in BRICS, took part in the Intergovernmental Commission of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Namibia.

Daria Zelenova Comments to TASS on the Undiplomatic Language Used by the U.S. Ambassador to South Africa

In an interview with the TASS Analytical Center, Daria Zelenova commented on the undiplomatic language used by the U.S. ambassador in Pretoria and touched upon other issues as well.

"New Strategic Interaction Between Russia and Africa: Soviet Legacy, Economic and Humanitarian Ties" – Lecture by D. A. Zelenova at the National University of Lesotho

On February 17, the National University of Lesotho hosted a lecture by D.A. Zelenova, PhD in Political Science and Head of the BRICS African Strategy Research Center at the Institute for African Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences (IAS RAS).

From General to Municipal Elections in South Africa: An Analysis of Domestic Sociopolitical Factors (2024–2025) – Daria Turianitsa

The article provides a brief analysis of the results of the 2024 elections, which marked the end of the era of single-party rule by the African National Congress (ANC) in South Africa.

French Exit, Russian Entry: What’s Next for Nigeria’s Role in ECOWAS? – Vsevolod Sviridov, Tamara Andreeva

This paper examines Russia’s growing influence in the Sahel region and its potential impact on Nigeria’s foreign policy.

South Africa and Russia: A Long-Lasting Legacy of Strategic Cooperation – Daria Zelenova, Sanusha Naidu

The relationship between South Africa and Russia is a complex interplay of historical memory, ideological solidarity, and evolving geopolitical interests.