Russia is holding discussions on Africa’s food security through its Expert Council on Africa within the State Duma, Russia’s lower house of parliament. According to reporting based on a late May 2026 annual round-table conference, the meeting focuses specifically on how to address food security challenges affecting African countries. The Expert Council lays out a strategic roadmap intended to increase collaboration in the food security sector. The reporting describes the event as a concrete forum for outlining priorities and mechanisms for cooperation, framed by Russia’s parliamentary-level engagement with African issues. The materials provided emphasize the conference’s theme—food security in Africa—and the council’s follow-on work to define a plan to strengthen coordination and joint efforts. Overall, both sources present the same core information: a parliamentary expert council meeting in late May 2026 concentrates on Africa’s food security and results in a roadmap aimed at boosting collaboration. No additional policy details, participating countries, or specific programs are included in the excerpts provided.