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South Africa: Putin will not attend BRICS summit

South Africa: Putin will not attend BRICS summit

The BRICS summit is due to take place in August. The Russian leader was due to attend sparking controversy given an ICC arrest warrant against him.

DRC appoints ex-militia leader defence minister

DRC appoints ex-militia leader defence minister

The move comes after the country has been struggling with armed conflict and upcoming December elections in which President Tshisekedi seeks re-election.

Who is Ethiopia's Tigray region's new leader Getachew Reda?

Who is Ethiopia's Tigray region's new leader Getachew Reda?

Getachew Reda is a name that has recently come into the spotlight as the new leader of Tigray region in Ethiopia. In this profile piece, we will closely examine his life and career and how his leadership is shaping the region's future.

TRT to help Somalia's culture thrive through training filmmakers

TRT to help Somalia's culture thrive through training filmmakers

Somali presidential spokesman says Turkiye's public broadcaster TRT will help Somali filmmakers produce quality dramas.

Congo: The wealth of garbage

Congo: The wealth of garbage

In Pointe-Noire, the economic capital of Congo, a polytechnician highlighted the potential of plant and forest waste from which he produces environmentally friendly coal and fertiliser.

South African anti-apartheid stalwart Aziz Pahad dies at 82

South African anti-apartheid stalwart Aziz Pahad dies at 82

President Cyril Ramaphosa and the ruling African National Congress party pay tribute to Pahad.