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Sputnik Opens New Editorial Centres in Tanzania and South Africa
Sputnik Opens New Editorial Centres in Tanzania and South Africa
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Sputnik, the international news agency and radio, opened two new information hubs in Africa — one in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and another in Johannesburg... 20.10.2026, Sputnik India
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The ceremony in the Tanzanian capital kicked off with a video address from Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.The Russian top diplomat thanked the governments of Tanzania and South Africa for their support, describing it as essential for journalists to work effectively and safely.Lavrov also noted the timing of the openings, which come just ahead of the third Russia–Africa Summit in Moscow on 28–29 October. He said the new hubs were particularly relevant at a moment when, in his words, the "collective West" continues to suppress dissenting views in the global information space through censorship and double standards.South African Vice-President Paul Mashatile welcomed the Johannesburg hub:Dmitry Kiselev, Director General of Sputnik’s parent company Rossiya Segodnya, described the ability to operate directly in African countries as a sign of mutual trust between governments, peoples, journalists and audiences. He said this trust helped strengthen the information sovereignty of both Africa and Russia.The new hubs are full-fledged newsrooms staffed by dozens of local journalists. They will produce content in English and Swahili, including podcasts distributed to radio stations across the continent with a combined audience of more than 100 million listeners.Sputnik Africa launched in 2022 and has since established itself as one of the more prominent foreign media outlets with a pan-African focus. It currently broadcasts in five languages, including Swahili, Amharic and Oromo. Sputnik itself operates in more than 30 languages worldwide and runs 26 multifunctional centres.
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Sputnik Opens New Editorial Centres in Tanzania and South Africa
Sputnik, the international news agency and radio, opened two new information hubs in Africa — one in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and another in Johannesburg, South Africa — on Tuesday.
The ceremony in the Tanzanian capital kicked off with a video address from Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
“The opening of these regional hubs will give African audiences wider access to objective, verified information free from distortion and ideological filters,” Lavrov said.
The Russian top diplomat thanked the governments of Tanzania and South Africa for their support, describing it as essential for journalists to work effectively and safely.
Lavrov also noted the timing of the openings, which come just ahead of the third Russia–Africa Summit in Moscow on 28–29 October. He said the new hubs were particularly relevant at a moment when, in his words, the "collective West" continues to suppress dissenting views in the global information space through censorship and double standards.
South African Vice-President Paul Mashatile welcomed the Johannesburg hub:
"The opening of the Sputnik regional hub in Johannesburg is an important development for the media landscape of South Africa and the wider continent. It reflects the growing partnership between South Africa and Russia and adds to the range of voices and perspectives needed for a healthy public debate. We support Sputnik’s aim of amplifying African voices and telling African stories. We hope the Johannesburg hub will become a platform for constructive engagement, quality journalism and stronger ties between South Africa, Russia and the African continent."
Dmitry Kiselev, Director General of Sputnik’s parent company Rossiya Segodnya, described the ability to operate directly in African countries as a sign of mutual trust between governments, peoples, journalists and audiences. He said this trust helped strengthen the information sovereignty of both Africa and Russia.
The new hubs are full-fledged newsrooms staffed by dozens of local journalists. They will produce content in English and Swahili, including podcasts distributed to radio stations across the continent with a combined audience of more than 100 million listeners.
Sputnik Africa launched in 2022 and has since established itself as one of the more prominent foreign media outlets with a pan-African focus. It currently broadcasts in five languages, including Swahili, Amharic and Oromo. Sputnik itself operates in more than 30 languages worldwide and runs 26 multifunctional centres.
