Out of the 54 countries in Africa, only 17 heads of state have confirmed their attendance at the Russia-Africa summit, set to take place in St. Petersburg on July 27-28. Over 40 countries will be represented by vice presidents, prime ministers, deputy prime ministers, or heads of government. Zimbabwean President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, known as the “Crocodile” for his ruthless nature, has been confirmed among the attendees, along with Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, who once promised to eat his main opposition opponent.