Fana Fact Check published on 7 July 2026 an article titled "AU, Russia Commitment to Deeper Partnership, Advance Africa-Led Solutions to Global Challenges."
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf in Addis Ababa on 7 July. They expressed agreement on numerous mutual issues of concern and on many AU policies and goals.
Comment: There were no commitments of tangible Russian assistance to the African Union or the challenges it faces in Africa today.
