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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Mozambican President Daniel Chapo and Foreign Minister Maria Manuela Lucas in Maputo, pledging support in "eliminating the terrorist threat" in the northern province of Cabo Delgado and agreeing to deepen trade, investment and security cooperation.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Mozambican President Daniel Chapo and Foreign Minister Maria Manuela Lucas in Maputo, pledging support in "eliminating the terrorist threat" in the northern province of Cabo Delgado and agreeing to deepen trade, investment and security cooperation.

Lavrov's visit to Maputo, the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/lavrov-visits-ethiopia-eyes-wider-africa-reach">third stop on his Africa tour</a>, marked his fourth trip to Mozambique — the highest number of visits he has made to any country in Sub-Saharan Africa, Lucas said. The visit followed an invitation she extended during her trip to Russia in July 2025.

Lavrov's visit to Maputo, the third stop on his Africa tour, marked his fourth trip to Mozambique — the highest number of visits he has made to any country in Sub-Saharan Africa, Lucas said. The visit followed an invitation she extended during her trip to Russia in July 2025.

Russia offered to help Mozambique combat the Islamic State-linked insurgency in Cabo Delgado, the epicenter of the conflict, through military training and equipment supplies. Rwandan forces, backed by the E.U., have been deployed there since 2021.

Russia offered to help Mozambique combat the Islamic State-linked insurgency in Cabo Delgado, the epicenter of the conflict, through military training and equipment supplies. Rwandan forces, backed by the E.U., have been deployed there since 2021.

Chapo accepted Russian President Vladimir Putin's invitation to attend the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/lavrov-au-deepen-ties-ahead-of-russiaafrica-summit">Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow</a> this autumn. The two sides also agreed to prepare joint project proposals ahead of a September meeting of the Russia-Mozambique Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation.

Chapo accepted Russian President Vladimir Putin's invitation to attend the Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow this autumn. The two sides also agreed to prepare joint project proposals ahead of a September meeting of the Russia-Mozambique Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation.

Before arriving in Mozambique, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/lavrov-visits-niger-as-russia-deepens-aes-alliance">Lavrov visited Ethiopia and Niger</a> as part of his African tour. In Addis Ababa, he held talks with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and African Union officials, focusing on bilateral cooperation and preparations for the next Russia-Africa Summit.

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Before arriving in Mozambique, Lavrov visited Ethiopia and Niger as part of his African tour. In Addis Ababa, he held talks with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and African Union officials, focusing on bilateral cooperation and preparations for the next Russia-Africa Summit.

Lavrov's visit came as Malian forces, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/mali-rebels-attack-russian-africa-corps-convoy">backed by Russia's Africa Corps</a>, said they had retaken the strategic northern town of Anéfis after a week-long battle with Tuareg separatists and al-Qaeda-linked jihadists, highlighting Moscow's expanding security role in the Sahel.

Lavrov's visit came as Malian forces, backed by Russia's Africa Corps, said they had retaken the strategic northern town of Anéfis after a week-long battle with Tuareg separatists and al-Qaeda-linked jihadists, highlighting Moscow's expanding security role in the Sahel.

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Mozambican President Daniel Chapo and Foreign Minister Maria Manuela Lucas in Maputo, pledging support for counterterrorism efforts in the northern province of Cabo Delgado and agreeing to deepen trade, investment and security cooperation.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Mozambican President Daniel Chapo and Foreign Minister Maria Manuela Lucas in Maputo, pledging support for counterterrorism efforts in the northern province of Cabo Delgado and agreeing to deepen trade, investment and security cooperation.

Lavrov's visit to Maputo was his fourth trip to Mozambique, described by Lucas as a record for his Sub-Saharan Africa visits. The trip followed an invitation Lucas extended during her visit to Russia in July 2025.

Lavrov's visit to Maputo was his fourth trip to Mozambique, described by Lucas as a record for his Sub-Saharan Africa visits. The trip followed an invitation Lucas extended during her visit to Russia in July 2025.

Russia offered to assist Mozambique in combating an insurgency in Cabo Delgado linked to the Islamic State group, through personnel training and military equipment supply. Rwandan forces, backed by the EU, have been deployed to the region since 2021.

Russia offered to assist Mozambique in combating an insurgency in Cabo Delgado linked to the Islamic State group, through personnel training and military equipment supply. Rwandan forces, backed by the EU, have been deployed to the region since 2021.

Lavrov's Mozambique stop was the third leg of an African tour that also included Ethiopia and Niger. In Addis Ababa, he held talks with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and African Union officials, with discussions focused on bilateral cooperation and preparations for a forthcoming Russia-Africa Summit.

Lavrov's Mozambique stop was the third leg of an African tour that also included Ethiopia and Niger. In Addis Ababa, he held talks with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and African Union officials, with discussions focused on bilateral cooperation and preparations for a forthcoming Russia-Africa Summit.

Chapo accepted Russian President Vladimir Putin's invitation to attend an upcoming Russia-Africa Summit scheduled for Moscow this autumn. The two sides also agreed to prepare proposals for joint projects ahead of a September meeting of the Russia-Mozambique Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation.

Chapo accepted Russian President Vladimir Putin's invitation to attend an upcoming Russia-Africa Summit scheduled for Moscow this autumn. The two sides also agreed to prepare proposals for joint projects ahead of a September meeting of the Russia-Mozambique Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation.

Russia's Africa Corps suffered a significant setback in Mali after rebels forced a retreat from the northern city of Kidal. Separately, attacks on Bamako killed Mali's defense minister and wounded the chief of the armed forces' general staff, exposing vulnerabilities in the Russian-backed military junta.

Russia's Africa Corps suffered a significant setback in Mali after rebels forced a retreat from the northern city of Kidal. Separately, attacks on Bamako killed Mali's defense minister and wounded the chief of the armed forces' general staff, exposing vulnerabilities in the Russian-backed military junta.

Russia's Africa push is all talk and no action — Lavrov tours the continent making grand promises about energy, agriculture and security while not a single development project gets commissioned. Moscow's bilateral agreements keep piling up unsigned and unimplemented, and its influence strategy boils down to backing coups and extracting minerals rather than delivering real development. Africa deserves partners who cut ribbons, not just red tape.

Russia's Africa push is all talk and no action — Lavrov tours the continent making grand promises about energy, agriculture and security while not a single development project gets commissioned. Moscow's bilateral agreements keep piling up unsigned and unimplemented, and its influence strategy boils down to backing coups and extracting minerals rather than delivering real development. Africa deserves partners who cut ribbons, not just red tape.

Lavrov's Maputo visit signals a genuinely productive partnership — Russia pledged counterterrorism support in Cabo Delgado, delivered 29 tons of flood relief, and opened doors for Russian energy companies to invest in Mozambique's north. Both governments identified concrete priority areas including energy, agriculture and logistics ahead of a scheduled intergovernmental commission meeting. This is what real bilateral engagement looks like.

Lavrov's Maputo visit signals a genuinely productive partnership — Russia pledged counterterrorism support in Cabo Delgado, delivered 29 tons of flood relief, and opened doors for Russian energy companies to invest in Mozambique's north. Both governments identified concrete priority areas including energy, agriculture and logistics ahead of a scheduled intergovernmental commission meeting. This is what real bilateral engagement looks like.

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