Russia issues updated guidance for entry by citizens of African countries for 2026, including a unified eVisa eligibility list and a separate visa-free entry list. According to the reports, Russia states that only a limited number of African countries are eligible for its “unified eVisa” and provides an official list naming those countries. In parallel, Russia also publishes which African countries can enter visa-free in 2026, along with the stated conditions attached to such entry. The two outlet reports emphasize that the eligibility depends on the country of citizenship and the applicable visa arrangement—either the unified eVisa or visa-free travel—and direct readers to the official lists for the complete country names and requirements. However, the provided article excerpts do not include the specific country names or the detailed entry conditions, referring readers to the “official list” for the full information. The updates are presented as part of Russia’s 2026 travel rules for African visitors.