Russia to open language centres across Africa
Russia is set to open its first ever Russian language open learning centre on the African continent in Kenya this September.
Russia is set to open its first ever Russian language open learning centre on the African continent in Kenya this September.
The number of African students benefiting from scholarships to study in Russian universities has grown by 150% in the past three years.
An upcoming high level Russia-Africa summit in St. Petersburg in late July is expected to serve as an opportunity to strike deals with African governments.
Russia will start teaching three major African languages in four schools in Moscow this year, as the country seeks to deepen ties with the continent.
Russia is continuing to appeal to African students through social media-driven recruitment campaigns, despite the recent death of a Zambian student fighting in its ranks against Ukraine.
A Tanzanian student is confirmed to have died in October fighting for Russia during the war in Ukraine, Tanzania's foreign affairs minister has confirmed.
Russian universities hosting South African students have agreed to start dealing directly with South African authorities to settle dues.
More than 200 South African students studying in Russian universities have been locked out of lecture halls and hostels, thanks to delayed disbursement of their fees and stipends.