A lecture “Geostrategic battle for Africa” by Prof. I.O. Abramova in frames of Mentoring program of the Institute

February 26, 2019 in the framework of the Mentoring program of the Institute for African Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences consisted of lecture by the Director of the Institute, member of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences I.O. Abramova on "Geostrategic battle for Africa". The event was attended by 25 people : participants of the program and graduate students. According to the results of the lecture, participants could ask Prof. I.O. Abramova their questions.

Mentoring is a unique project for the Russian Academy of Sciences, which has already received positive feedback from the business and expert communities. The objectives of the project are, in particular, the transferring to the younger generations knowledge from organizations which obtain extensive experience, stimulating interest in African Studies. The best young professionals will be considered of the subsequent employment possibility at the Institute for African Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences.