From November 13 to 16, 2025, Serge Phocas Odunlami, President of the autonomous non-profit organization "Africa House" and Chairman of the "Africa Calling" Business Club for Entrepreneurs and Top Managers of Eurasia and Africa, took an active part in the Kaluga Region Youth Educational Forum "Format." The forum was held under the auspices of the regional Youth Policy Department and was part of the large-scale federal project "Youth and Children," personally supported by the President of Russia.
Serge Phocas Odunlami delivered the keynote address on the topic "Africa Calling! Youth Leadership - the Foundation of Strong Ties between Russia and Africa." This speech resonated with more than two hundred participants. The guest from Africa sincerely shared his personal story of affection for Russia, emphasizing the uniqueness of Russian culture and spiritual values, which have become close and dear to him.
Noting the importance of strengthening partnerships between the countries of the continents, the speaker particularly emphasized the role of youth, who have proven themselves to be the driving force of progress and development. According to Serge Phocas Odunlami, today's youth possess a unique set of qualities that enable them to shape a new reality of relations between peoples.
The participants were inspired by the guest's calls for greater engagement in developing intercultural contacts, fostering friendship, and creating conditions for long-term cooperation between Russia and African countries. The energetic presentations and the initiative of the young leaders were the main motivation, convincingly demonstrating the prospects for further growth in Russian-African cooperation.
The forum concluded with words of gratitude to the organizers and wishes of success to the young participants who demonstrated their willingness to actively participate in shaping a positive future for our countries. Summing up the meeting, Odunlami Serge Phocas expressed confidence that the ideas expressed at the event will undoubtedly yield significant positive results.
Serge Phocas Odunlami delivered the keynote address on the topic "Africa Calling! Youth Leadership - the Foundation of Strong Ties between Russia and Africa." This speech resonated with more than two hundred participants. The guest from Africa sincerely shared his personal story of affection for Russia, emphasizing the uniqueness of Russian culture and spiritual values, which have become close and dear to him.
Noting the importance of strengthening partnerships between the countries of the continents, the speaker particularly emphasized the role of youth, who have proven themselves to be the driving force of progress and development. According to Serge Phocas Odunlami, today's youth possess a unique set of qualities that enable them to shape a new reality of relations between peoples.
The participants were inspired by the guest's calls for greater engagement in developing intercultural contacts, fostering friendship, and creating conditions for long-term cooperation between Russia and African countries. The energetic presentations and the initiative of the young leaders were the main motivation, convincingly demonstrating the prospects for further growth in Russian-African cooperation.
The forum concluded with words of gratitude to the organizers and wishes of success to the young participants who demonstrated their willingness to actively participate in shaping a positive future for our countries. Summing up the meeting, Odunlami Serge Phocas expressed confidence that the ideas expressed at the event will undoubtedly yield significant positive results.