Russian and African universities are already conducting joint AI programs: the head of the Russian Academy of Engineering The programs range from the ethics of artificial intelligence to practical applications in engineering, robotics and space technology, and are generating "a lot of interest" in African countries, Yuriy Razumani from Patrice Lumumba University told Sputnik Africa on the sidelines of a round table dedicated to the prospects of cooperation between Russia and Africa until 2030. "Everything is going according to plan and with success," promised Razumani. Referring to the continued employment of African students, the scholar noted that education aims to ensure that "African students return to their home countries", where thesis topics "of interest to their country" help them find work. "Already at the initial stage the students are prepared for employers at home who may be interested in them. " Subscribe to Sputnik Africa | X.