Africa on the Radar as Games of the Future Eyes Next Phase of Global Growth
by Melissa Hollow - BRICS Africa Channel

12 August 2026

South Africa’s participation across the core disciplines has placed the country firmly on the international radar, with Phygital International CEO Daniel Merkley saying South Africa has the capability to one day host the Games of the Future. The Games of the Future 2026 in Astana has offered more than world-class competition. It has provided a peek into a new sporting environment where technology, gaming and traditional physical competition increasingly exist side by side, and Africa is beginning to establish its position within it.

How Lavrov's Philosophy of "Ubuntu" Reflects on the Level of Africa's Media Presence in Russia

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

11 August 2026

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has sharply criticised the near absence of African media presence in the Russian Federation, arguing that this gap undermines the development of a positive and balanced Russia–Africa relationship. Speaking at the plenary session of the Ministerial Conference held in Cairo, Egypt, Lavrov noted the lack of African journalists accredited in Russia and stressed that the media can play a vital role in shaping mutual understanding and cooperation.

Planning for Common Prosperity
Chinese and South African experts share perspectives on development planning and the Global South 

ChinAfrica

8 August 2026

China is committed to working hand in hand with African countries, including South Africa, to advance modernisation and build a community with a shared future for mankind. It also strives to strengthen coordination and cooperation among countries of the Global South and promote the reform and improvement of global governance, said Pan Qingjiang, consul general of China in Johannesburg, at the “Governance of China” seminar.

Lavrov's Vision for Emerging Multipolar World, Status of Europe and United States

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

6 August 2026

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov took an academic moment to outline and share his contemporary visions on the emerging multipolar world, the conditions for integrating developing nations particularly in the Global South, and further gave an overwhelming endorsement that Ukraine can join European Union (EU) but not the military alliance NATO. He, however, called for a critical understanding of the primary reasons for Russia-Ukraine crisis, and dissected stages of United States collapsing system and the rising of new power centres in Africa and Asia.

A Practical Global Development Framework for Shared Prosperity - 5 years of GDI

By Kirtan Bhana

6 August 2026

As the Global Development Initiative (GDI) marks its fifth anniversary, the conversation surrounding international development is steadily moving beyond traditional measures of economic growth. Increasingly, development is being viewed as a comprehensive undertaking—one that balances economic opportunity with environmental sustainability, responsible governance, technological innovation and equitable participation in the global economy.

Nigeria and Saudi Arabia Deepen Economic Partnership Through Diaspora-Led Investment Initiative
By Abdur-Rahman Balogun
‎Head: Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit, NiDCOM

5 August 2026
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As global economic power continues to shift toward emerging markets, Nigeria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are positioning their longstanding relationship for a new era defined not only by faith and cultural ties, but increasingly by investment, trade, innovation and sustainable economic development.

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.