About the Center

The African Centre is a non-profit organisation, a platform for dialogue and interaction, which brings together peoples and cultures in pursuit of a multipolar world based on mutual respect, cooperation and sustainable development.

Our mission
We build bridges between cultures and peoples, fostering an environment for open dialogue, friendship and cooperation. We strive to ensure the prosperity of countries and empower every human being in the fields of education, entrepreneurship, culture and sports.

Key areas of activity:

Education and Science
  • Academic cooperation and student exchanges
  • Joint research projects
  • Supporting youth educational initiatives

Sports and Leisure
  • Organizing international competitions
  • Supporting athletes and sports federations
  • Popularizing a healthy lifestyle

Culture and Art
  • Holding exhibitions, festivals and similar events showing the African traditions and everyday life
  • Developing cultural exchange and intercultural dialogue

Economy
  • Assisting in developing business relations and investment projects
  • Supporting international trade and sharing best practices

Digitalization
  • Supporting digital transformation and innovation in Africa
  • Organizing education programs on IT and new technologies

Diplomatic cooperation
  • Strengthening international relations and promoting the implementation of international agreements
  • Working with government bodies and non-governmental organizations

Humanitarian projects
  • Implementing social initiatives to improve the quality of life of local communities
  • Supporting vulnerable groups

Society
  • Creating platforms for sharing experiences and searching for new opportunities
  • Popularizing ideas of mutual assistance and cooperation
African Center: connecting continents towards a common future
Contribution to the implementation of the African Union Agenda 2063
The Africa Centre works to support the core objectives and principles of the African Union’s Agenda 2063 adopted in 2015. We invest in education, sports, entrepreneurship and digital transformation to shape a new generation of leaders and innovators. Together, we promote the harmonious and sustainable development of each region and of humanity as a whole.
Strengthening international relations
Promoting the construction of a multipolar world through dialogue and partnership programs.

Developing Africa's human capital
Investing in education, supporting youth and shaping the next generation of leaders and innovators.

Intercultural dialogue
Creating a space for the exchange of ideas, traditions and experiences between different peoples and countries.

Supporting the African Union Agenda 2063
Implementing projects and initiatives that are consistent with the objectives and principles of this ambitious development plan.

Expanding the role of the African diaspora
Engaging the expertise and experience of people originating from African countries in the development of the continent.

Digital transformation
Stimulating innovation and promoting technological progress in African countries.

The principle of "Ubuntu"
Promoting the ideals of companionship, mutual support and cooperation on a global scale.

Social and humanitarian initiatives
Strengthening social infrastructure and improving living standards of the population

Preservation of the cultural code
Supporting national traditions and spiritual values while not impeding economic growth and development.

Objectives of the African Centre
These goals reflect the African Centre's aspiration to foster a sustainable future where each culture makes its unique contribution to the prosperity of humankind.
  • Diplomat, public figure and entrepreneur
  • Honorary Consul of the Republic of Congo in St. Petersburg and Leningrad Region
  • Honorary President of the Congolese Gymnastics Federation
  • Honorary President of the Congolese Judo Federation
  • Fluent in Russian, English and French.
Honorary President of the African Centre: Jocelin Patrick Mandzela
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