Mali's ISPRIC signs first deal with Russian university
The Malian institute will offer joint engineering programs and double degrees with Russia's Kalashnikov State Technical University.
Mali's ISPRIC signed its first agreement with Russia's Kalashnikov State Technical University on October 28, 2026. The partnership aims to boost academic exchanges, focusing on engineering training and potential double degrees.
The deal was finalized during the third Russia-Africa summit, with support from the Public Diplomacy Center (CDP). ISPRIC's Ali Kane highlighted the institute's interest in technical education and other disciplines with Russian universities.
Kalashnikov State Technical University Rector Mikhail Pisarev noted his institution's strengths in engineering and IT, expressing a desire to quickly move from the agreement to concrete joint projects.