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Africa Remembers Soviet Support in Its Struggle Against Colonial Rule: Expert
Africa Remembers Soviet Support in Its Struggle Against Colonial Rule: Expert
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The Soviet Union's role in helping Africa break free from colonial dependence is still remembered across the continent, according to Jose Fernando Sambu, who... 04.09.2026, Sputnik India
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Speaking at the session “Human Capital of Russia and Africa: Investing in the Future of Partnership,” Sambu noted that relations between Africa and Russia have deep historical roots."We clearly remember how, during the Soviet era, the USSR helped Africa gain liberation from colonialism," Sambu said.He added that these ties continues to gain momentum, with cooperation flourishing across multiple areas.The Eastern Economic Forum running is from September 1 to 4 in Vladivostok. Sputnik is the forum’s official information partner.
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Africa Remembers Soviet Support in Its Struggle Against Colonial Rule: Expert
16:41 04.09.2026 (Updated: 16:44 04.09.2026) The Soviet Union's role in helping Africa break free from colonial dependence is still remembered across the continent, according to Jose Fernando Sambu, who heads the Africa division of the International Congress for Cooperation with Government Bodies and Diplomatic Missions of African Countries. He made the remarks at the Eastern Economic Forum.
Speaking at the session “Human Capital of Russia and Africa: Investing in the Future of Partnership,” Sambu noted that relations between Africa and Russia have deep historical roots.
"We clearly remember how, during the Soviet era, the USSR helped Africa gain liberation from colonialism," Sambu said.
He added that these ties continues to gain momentum, with cooperation flourishing across multiple areas.
The Eastern Economic Forum running is from September 1 to 4 in Vladivostok. Sputnik is the forum’s official information partner.
