Displaced residents in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday expressed hope that President Felix Tshisekedi's participation in the Russia-Africa Summit could open new avenues towards peace.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has returned from Russia, where she participated in the 3rd Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow.

She described the summit as fruitful.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will seek to strengthen Namibia's economic ties with Russia, with a focus on investment, mineral beneficiation, industrialisation and technology transfer.

Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah will participate in the Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow from 28 to 29 October 2026.

Namibian and Russian are working tirelessly to deepen trade, investment and technology areas, leveraging on the sound historical friendship.

Vice President Nangolo Mbumba has described the relationship between Namibia and Russia as excellent.