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Lavrov: 97% Of BRICS Trade Now Settled In National Currencies

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says 97% of Russia’s trade with countries and blocs including BRICS, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and the Eurasian Economic Union is now conducted using national currencies. Speaking about efforts to reduce dependence on the U.S. dollar,
September 11, 2026

Lavrov Accuses Germany Of Seeking War Again

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has accused Germany of moving toward a direct confrontation with Moscow, warning that Berlin’s growing military ambitions could further escalate tensions between Russia and Europe. Lavrov pointed to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s calls for Germany to become
September 7, 2026

Tanzania Highlights Agricultural Investment Opportunities

Tanzania has highlighted investment and trade opportunities in the agricultural sector during the opening of the Mombasa International Show 2026 in Mombasa, Kenya. Deputy Minister for Agriculture, David Silinde (MP), attended the opening ceremony as a special guest of Kenya’s Ministry of
September 7, 2026

UN Adopts Equal Earth Map to Better Represent Africa

The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution encouraging the use of world maps that represent the relative size of continents more accurately, particularly Africa. The resolution, led by Togo and supported by African countries, was adopted on September 4, 2026,
September 5, 2026

US Delegation to Visit Russia and Ukraine This Weekend

A United States delegation is expected to travel to Russia and Ukraine in the coming days as Washington intensifies diplomatic efforts aimed at finding a path toward ending the war between Moscow and Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed on Thursday that
September 4, 2026

Era of American Dominance in Europe Is Over – Merz

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has declared that the era of American dominance in Europe has largely come to an end, arguing that the United States is increasingly focused on pursuing its own national interests. Merz said the relationship between Europe and Washington
September 4, 2026

DRC, Angola Unveil $1.26B Lobito Railway Upgrade

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Angola have announced a $1.26 billion upgrade of the Lobito railway, in a major push to strengthen regional trade and improve the transportation of critical minerals from Central Africa to international markets. The investment is
August 31, 2026

Africa’s Mineral Wealth Is Powering the World

For generations, Africa’s vast mineral wealth has helped fuel industrialisation, technological advancement and economic growth around the world. From cobalt and copper to lithium, gold, manganese and rare earth minerals, the continent possesses many of the resources considered essential to the modern
August 31, 2026