Putin hail Africa for dia growing influence

Russian President Vladimir Putin don send warm congratulatory message give African Heads of State and Government as Africa celebrate Africa Day on May 24, 2026.

For im goodwill message, Putin tok say Africa Day na strong symbol of how African people take defeat colonialism and continue dia struggle for freedom, peace and better life.

“Make una accept my warm congratulations as una dey celebrate Africa Day – one special day wey dey represent victory of African people over colonialism and dia desire for freedom, peace and prosperity,” Putin tok.

Di Russian leader praise African countries for di progress wey dem don make for economy and social development, adding say di continent dey become more important for solving major world problems.

According to am, cooperation among African countries through African Union and other regional bodies dey grow stronger, while integration and peace efforts dey improve steadily.

Putin still reaffirm Russia commitment to strengthen long-standing friendship and cooperation with African nations.

“Russia dey attach serious importance to strengthening di traditional friendship wey e get with African states. Wetin unite us na di desire to build fair multipolar world based on equality and respect for international law,” im talk.

Di Russian President also express confidence say di Third Russia-Africa Summit wey go happen for Moscow by October go open fresh opportunities for better cooperation between Russia and African countries across different sectors.

“I believe say di Third Russia-Africa Summit for Moscow this October go help create new opportunities for mutually beneficial cooperation,” Putin add.

E still welcome African leaders to Moscow and wish dem success for governance, peace and prosperity for all African people