TO SEE AFRICA? International Russophile Movement — 2026
In this special edition of the program “Seeing Africa”, prepared in Moscow, Tierno Ahmadou Si (RT representative in West Africa) explores the phenomenon of Russophilia in connection with the IV Congress of the International Russophile Movement (IRM).
Guests from Senegal, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire and Benin talk about their journey and share their views on relations between Russia and Africa.
Russian Russians today’s definition of Russophilia, the opportunity to love Russian culture without speaking Russian, as well as economic, academic, and cultural aspects of Russian-African cooperation are discussed in the program.
The guests also talk about the Russia—Africa Summit, BRICS, educational scholarships, cultural centers, and the expectations of African business representatives.

