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Lavrov hits back at Nato’s Rutte, denies Russian plans to invade Europe or attack Nato
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov hit back at Nato General Secretary Mark Rutte's claims that Chinese President Xi Jinping could ask Russia to attack Nato to clear a path for China’s occupation of Taiwan, or that it plans to invade Estonia.
Global South unity on display at BRICS summit, leaders avoid criticising Russia
The BRICS leaders gathered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 6 for the annual meeting, where they condemned Israel’s actions in Gaza, the US airstrikes on Iran and Ukraine’s drone strikes on trains, but not Russia's war in Ukraine.
BRICS leaders gather in Rio to challenge Western dominance
Leaders from the BRICS group have convened in Rio de Janeiro for their 17th annual summit, casting the expanded bloc as a counterweight to Western institutions whilst grappling with internal divisions over key geopolitical flashpoints.
Tanzania signs up to $200mn natural gas deal to expand national distribution
Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Energetech-Tantel Holdings to launch nationwide natural gas distribution via road and rail.
Ghana’s former president Akufo-Addo renews push for African credit rating agency
Nana Akufo-Addo accused global financial institutions of unfairly penalising African nations and undermining their development efforts.
Museveni seeks seventh term as Uganda edges closer to five decades under one leader
80-year-old Yoweri Museveni, who has ruled since 1986, has consistently dismissed calls to retire.
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Putin to skip Rio BRICS summit over ICC warrant as Xi signals no-show
Brazil's hosting of next month's BRICS summit is being overshadowed by the likely absence of two of the bloc's most powerful leaders, threatening to dent the gathering's geopolitical significance.
Rwanda and DR Congo reach draft peace agreement
Restoring peace to the mineral-rich east of DR Congo could unlock billions of dollars in Western investment.
Botswana diamond firm Debswana aims for $1bn funding raise to expand flagship Jwaneng mine
Debswana is forging ahead with the expansion project despite a decline in the global diamond market.
Hilton, Marriott announce large-scale Africa hotel expansion drives
Hilton executive describes Africa as "brimming with potential" as its hospitality sector undergoes a major revival.