Africa CEO Forum - 2026 
A deep dive into a Strategic Intelligence for the Continent's Economic Sovereignty

By Kester Kenn Klomegah, Moscow Bureau Correspondent, The Diplomatic Society

3 August 2026

Today's geopolitical situation is influencing perceptions across Africa, 're-awakening' executive entrepreneurs and potential investors to adapt and change attitudes to Africa's economic growth. In an apparent bid to raise performance, the Africa CEO Forum is designed as one mechanism to address the existing challenges and obstacles in the continent. Here are the key takeaways as the Forum plans to meet in late August.

Rais of Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov
"We are interested in developing cooperation both with BRICS countries and with states of South-East Asia, Islamic world and Latin America"
TV BRICS

31 July 2026

In an exclusive interview with TV BRICS, Rais of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov spoke about strengthening ties with international partners, the republic's investment attractiveness and the implementation of joint projects.

South Africa, Nigeria strengthen cooperation on migration, security and governance

Minister Lamola (file photo)

29 July 2026

South Africa and Nigeria have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation on migration, governance and regional security, following high-level diplomatic engagements aimed at easing tensions and deepening relations between the two countries.

Russia and China: Geopolitical Rivals and/or Competitors in Africa
By Kester Kenn Klomegah, Moscow Bureau Correspondent, The Diplomatic Society

30 July 2026

The growth of neo-colonial tendencies, the current geopolitical developments and the scramble for its resources by external countries in Africa: these are some of the issues researcher and business analyst Lipton Matthews has recently discussed in an interview conversation with Kester Kenn Klomegah. Matthews is associated with Merion West, The Federalist, American Thinker, Intellectual Takeout, Mises Institute, and Imaginative Conservative.

Africa's multipolar moment is turning global rivalry into strategic opportunity
BY DESTA GEBREHIWOT

30 July 2026
The world is entering an increasingly multipolar order with nations forming new alliances and recalibrating their foreign policies to better serve their national interests. Recent developments have shaken the status quo to its core, pushing the world order into uncharted territory with nations finding it tough to adapt to the state of flux with a rigid foreign policy.  More vividly, the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and the prolonged Middle East crises and the ongoing war between US and Iran have laid bare limits of the existing global system and the rapidly changing to a new world order. 

The World on the Move
Filling the Vacuum: From Regulation to Responsibility

by Kirtan Bhana and Anisha Pemjee – TDS

28 July 2026

"Political vacuums never remain empty. They are always filled."
— Gugu Motlanthe, Executive Trustee, Kgalema Motlanthe Foundation

There are conferences that report on the world as it is, and there are those rare gatherings that challenge us to imagine the world as it could become. The Kgalema Motlanthe Foundation's Winter Seminar belongs firmly in the latter category.

International Winter Ballet Gala Brings World-Class Ballet Stars to Pretoria

28 July 2026

Mzansi Ballet, in collaboration with the South African International Ballet Competition, proudly presents the International Winter Ballet Gala at the AfriForum Theatre, Pretoria, on Friday, 31 July 2026, with performances at 15h00 and 19h00. Staged by Dirk Badenhorst, this exceptional event brings together an extraordinary line-up of international and South African ballet stars for one unforgettable day.

IBIE Launches Operations in Nigeria, Appoints Oru Leonard to Lead Expansion
www.newsdotafrica.com

Abuja - Nigeria - 28 July 2026

The Institute of Business Innovation & Entrepreneurship (IBIE) has officially launched its operations in Nigeria, expanding its footprint in Africa as part of efforts to promote entrepreneurship, innovation, research, and business leadership across the continent.

Beyond Protocol, The Rise of Network Diplomacy 

By Kirtan Bhana

27 July 2026

The launch of the Pan African Hellenic Cypriot Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Professionalism and Entrepreneurs NPC in Pretoria may, at first glance, appear to be the establishment of another business chamber. In reality, it is emblematic of a profound transformation taking place in international relations, one in which diplomacy is increasingly driven not only by governments, but by networks of business leaders, professionals, diaspora communities, academia and civil society.

Nigeria's Diaspora Diplomacy Comes of Age
How NiDCOM is Redefining International Relations for National Development
By Kirtan Bhana - TDS