Events

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.

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.

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).

Seminar on “Africa in an Expanded BRICS: Opportunities, Challenges, and Blind Spots”

On 25 March at 11:00, the BRICS Centre for African Strategy Studies invites experts and scholars to participate in its regular research seminar.

Daria Zelenova, Head of the BRICS African Strategy Studies Center at the Institute for African Studies (RAS): “South Africa now has a chance to help shape the continent’s future.”

The G20 summit is being held on African soil for the first time. Under its presidency, South Africa is continuing the course set by its predecessors.

Institute for African Studies Researchers at the International Conference “Broadening BRICS Cooperation”

On 11 November 2025, the conference featured two Africa-focused events highlighting the role of the continent in the bloc’s future development.

Roundtable Discussion: “Integrating the Countries of the Global South into BRICS: The Case of Africa”

On 25 November 2025 at 11:00, the Institute for African Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences (IAS RAS) will host a roundtable discussion titled “Integrating the Countries of the Global South into BRICS: The Case of Africa.”

Maxim Grishenkin Took Part in the Fourth BRICS Summer School

Maxim Grishenkin, a Junior Research Fellow at the BRICS African Strategy Studies Center, took part in the Fourth BRICS Summer School, held from 1 to 3 September in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Daria Zelenova, Head of the Centre for African Strategy in BRICS, spoke at the Valdai Forum in Pretoria.

On July 28, 2025, a conference was held on the topic: “Realpolitik in a divided world: Rethinking the ties between Russia and South Africa in a global and African context.”

Maxim Grishenkin and Tamara Andreeva took part in the discussion, 'The African Region in BRICS: Goals and Prospects”.

A discussion entitled “The African region in the BRICS association: goals and prospects” was held in the library of foreign literature.

Andreeva T.A. at the Congress of Russia's Anthropologists and Ethnologists

On July 2-6, 2025, Tamara Alekseevna Andreeva, junior researcher at the Center for African Strategy in BRICS of the Institute for African Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences, took part in the XVI Congress of Russia's Anthropologists and Ethnologists, which was held in Perm.

"Strengthening African Agency in BRICS: Can the Participation of African States Enhance Multipolarity?" – Lecture by D. A. Zelenova

D.A. Zelenova emphasized South Africa's crucial role in the bloc as a key driver of the Pan-African agenda.

The conference “BRICS and Africa: political, economic and humanitarian cooperation” was held in Moscow with the active participation of the Institute of African Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences

On June 16, 2025, Moscow hosted the conference 'BRICS and Africa: Political, Economic, and Humanitarian Cooperation,' organized by the Center for African Strategy Studies...

Commentary by the Head of the Center for the African Initiative and TASS

Dr. D.A. Zelenova, Head of the BRICS African Strategy Research Center (PhD in Political Science), provided commentary to African Initiative and TASS regarding South African President Ramaphosa's visit to the United States.

Research Seminar «Economic Aspects of South Africa's Participation in BRICS»

On May 27 at 12:00, the Institute of Africa of the Russian Academy of Sciences will host a scientific seminar of the BRICS African Strategy Study Center. The event is dedicated to the economic situation in South Africa and the economic side of South Africa's membership in BRICS.

Research Seminar “Women in South Africa: Gender, Economy and Power”

The event will focus on the status of women in South Africa, from invisible and unpaid domestic labor to representation in politics.

Daria Zelenova took part in Fyodor Lukyanov's program “International Review”

A link to the video recording is attached to the event.

Scientific Seminar “Prospects for BRICS and African Union Cooperation”

Academic Seminar “Prospects of BRICS and African Union Cooperation” was held

Commentary by the Head of the BRICS Center for African Strategy Studies for the Africa Initiative

D.A. Zelenova told the African Initiative about the new stage of Land Reform in South Africa.

Institute for African Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences held a scientific seminar “Uganda as a New East African BRICS Partner”

The interdisciplinary seminar is designed as a platform for discussing Russian cooperation issues.

Open lecture by T.A. Andreeva at the Moscow State Pedagogical University

The lecture dealt with such problems as periodization of African history, ethnic and linguistic diversity of the continent, ethnic identity of the peoples.

The 8th BRICS International School

The program has been conducted since 2017 with the advisory support of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Staff of the Institute of African Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences have been invited as experts.

D. A. Zelenova, Head of the Centre for African strategy in BRICS, took part in the 2024 BRICS Academic Forum.

During the session, experts discussed how the AU and BRICS can have interaction through the NDB, AfDB and ACFTA.

BRICS Center International Online Research Seminar

On October 22, 2024, center invites to join an international online research seminar focused on key areas of cooperation and future development prospects in Africa within the BRICS partnership framework.

Field study on the current state of education in Ethiopia

The research of laboratory assistant Sofia Nikolaevna Zamesina on the current cultural and social values of Ethiopian youth at the Russian Center for Science and Culture in Addis Ababa.

Scientific Seminar “BRICS African States: Prospects for Cooperation in a New Format”

The Center invites all interested colleagues to participate in the scientific seminar “BRICS African States: Prospects for Cooperation in a New Format”