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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
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Africa Pushes For Greater Control Of Critical Minerals

African countries are stepping up efforts to gain greater control over the continent’s critical mineral resources as global demand for minerals such as cobalt, lithium, copper, manganese and graphite continues to rise. Africa holds about 30% of the world’s critical mineral reserves,
August 19, 2026
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Zambia Targets 3 Million Tonnes Of Copper Production

Zambia is targeting annual copper production of 3 million metric tonnes by 2031, an ambitious plan that would more than triple the country’s current output and strengthen its position as one of Africa’s leading copper producers. The target has gained renewed attention
August 19, 2026
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DRC Bans Copper And Cobalt Concentrate Exports

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has banned the export of copper and cobalt concentrates, in a move aimed at increasing domestic processing and ensuring the country captures greater value from its mineral resources. The decision was announced through an official order
August 19, 2026
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US Pressures African States To Withdraw From ICC

The United States is reportedly increasing pressure on several African countries to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), raising fresh concerns over the future of the court and its influence across the continent. The pressure comes as the ICC faces growing
August 19, 2026
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US Sanctions ICC President And Senior Prosecutor

The United States has imposed sanctions on International Criminal Court (ICC) President Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, escalating the Trump administration’s campaign against the Hague-based court. The sanctions were announced on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, by US Secretary of
August 19, 2026
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Roberto Carlos Reportedly Embraces Islam in Brazil

Former Brazil international football star Roberto Carlos, 53, has reportedly embraced Islam in Brazil, according to Turkish lawmaker Ali Şahin. Şahin said he received the information from Sheikh Jihad Hammadeh during his recent engagements with representatives of the Muslim community in Brazil.
August 19, 2026
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Russia Bars Only Anti-War Party From September Elections

Russia’s Supreme Court has upheld a decision barring the country’s only officially registered political party that openly opposes the war in Ukraine from taking part in September’s parliamentary elections. The court on August 17 rejected an appeal by the liberal Yabloko party,
August 17, 2026
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𝗦𝗔𝗗𝗖 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

SADC Deputy Executive Secretary for Regional Integration, Ms Angele Makombo N’Tumba, met with Ms Tatiana Dovgalenko, Director of the Department for Partnership with Africa at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, on 16 August 2026 in Durban, South Africa,
August 17, 2026
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Trump Orders Major Cut in US-South Korea Military Exercises

US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his “very good relationship” with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Trump announced the decision ahead of the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises, which
August 17, 2026
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