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SOUTH AFRICA: WE WILL NOT BE BULLIED!
With South Africa coming under pressure to take sides on global issues, President Cyril Ramaphosa - in his latest speech ahead of the BRICS summit - vowed that his country would never be forced to side with any global powers.
The leaders of BRICS nations will gather in Johannesburg for their annual BRICS summit (August 22-24) - all bar one: Russia’s Vladimir Putin, who is sending his foreign minister after a media storm over whether he might be arrested in South Africa.
In the run up to the summit, Pretoria has come under intense pressure to side against Moscow by openly condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Ramaphosa has insisted all along that his country will remain neutral and only focus on economic development. South Africa was also accused of providing arms and ammunition to Russia.
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With South Africa coming under pressure to take sides on global issues, President Cyril Ramaphosa - in his latest speech ahead of the BRICS summit - vowed that his country would never be forced to side with any global powers.
The leaders of BRICS nations will gather in Johannesburg for their annual BRICS summit (August 22-24) - all bar one: Russia’s Vladimir Putin, who is sending his foreign minister after a media storm over whether he might be arrested in South Africa.
In the run up to the summit, Pretoria has come under intense pressure to side against Moscow by openly condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Ramaphosa has insisted all along that his country will remain neutral and only focus on economic development. South Africa was also accused of providing arms and ammunition to Russia.
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GOOD COUP BAD COUP
The West has been unequivocal in its condemnation of the power grab in Niger.
However, why doesn’t it criticise all coups?
We contrast the reactions given by the US, UK and France to events in Niamey and the overthrow of Ukraine’s president in 2014.
Mmm…a question of good coup, bad coup?
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The West has been unequivocal in its condemnation of the power grab in Niger.
However, why doesn’t it criticise all coups?
We contrast the reactions given by the US, UK and France to events in Niamey and the overthrow of Ukraine’s president in 2014.
Mmm…a question of good coup, bad coup?
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Continued - SOUTH AFRICA: WE WILL NOT BE BULLIED!
So all eyes will be on South Africa this week, as Ramaphosa hosts China's Xi, India's Modi and Brazil's Lula - as well as Russia’s Lavrov. Putin will participate online.
The summit will also see at least 50 leaders of non-BRICS nations attend. South Africa has shown support for an expanded membership - with over 40 reportedly expressing interest in joining the increasingly important bloc.
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So all eyes will be on South Africa this week, as Ramaphosa hosts China's Xi, India's Modi and Brazil's Lula - as well as Russia’s Lavrov. Putin will participate online.
The summit will also see at least 50 leaders of non-BRICS nations attend. South Africa has shown support for an expanded membership - with over 40 reportedly expressing interest in joining the increasingly important bloc.
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BRICS 2023 SUMMIT UPDATE
After months of speculation the BRICS summit is underway in South Africa.
All eyes are on the bloc which is seen as a force for the Global South and aims to lessen Western dominance over world institutions.
It’s speculated a new BRICS currency system could be unveiled as countries strive to lessen their dependence on the US dollar for trade.
There are currently five member states: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
But dozens more countries are queuing up to join including Algeria and Egypt.
We’ve sent our team to cover the major talking points and announcements in Johannesburg.
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After months of speculation the BRICS summit is underway in South Africa.
All eyes are on the bloc which is seen as a force for the Global South and aims to lessen Western dominance over world institutions.
It’s speculated a new BRICS currency system could be unveiled as countries strive to lessen their dependence on the US dollar for trade.
There are currently five member states: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
But dozens more countries are queuing up to join including Algeria and Egypt.
We’ve sent our team to cover the major talking points and announcements in Johannesburg.
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MANCHESTER BOMBER: ROAD TO RADICALISATION
On this day in 2020, Hashem Abedi - brother of the Manchester Arena bomber Salman Abedi - was sentenced to 55 years in prison for his role in the barbaric attack. Salman Abedi detonated a nail bomb as people left an Ariana Grande concert - killing himself and 22 others, including children, and injuring hundreds. African Stream's Erick Gavala looks at some of the British state’s failures in the lead up to the terrorist atrocity.
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On this day in 2020, Hashem Abedi - brother of the Manchester Arena bomber Salman Abedi - was sentenced to 55 years in prison for his role in the barbaric attack. Salman Abedi detonated a nail bomb as people left an Ariana Grande concert - killing himself and 22 others, including children, and injuring hundreds. African Stream's Erick Gavala looks at some of the British state’s failures in the lead up to the terrorist atrocity.
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ZIMBABWE VOTES WHAT'S AT STAKE
Zimbabweans head to the polls this week to choose their next president. And they’ve got a stark choice.
Do they stick with Robert Mugabe’s ally and successor, 80-year-old Emmerson Mnangagwa of the ruling ZANU-PF party?
Or will they opt for a man half his age - the up-and-coming Nelson Chamisa of the Citizens Coalition for Change?
There’s a lot of stake, even for neighbouring countries which receive millions of Zimbabwean migrants looking for better opportunities.
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Zimbabweans head to the polls this week to choose their next president. And they’ve got a stark choice.
Do they stick with Robert Mugabe’s ally and successor, 80-year-old Emmerson Mnangagwa of the ruling ZANU-PF party?
Or will they opt for a man half his age - the up-and-coming Nelson Chamisa of the Citizens Coalition for Change?
There’s a lot of stake, even for neighbouring countries which receive millions of Zimbabwean migrants looking for better opportunities.
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BRICS FOR THE PEOPLE?
There’s a lot of political talk around the on-going BRICS summit in South Africa and what it will mean for the Global South.
But what about the average person on the street? Do they care? Do they think the much-talked about event will impact their lives?
We gauged feeling in the host city Johannesburg.
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There’s a lot of political talk around the on-going BRICS summit in South Africa and what it will mean for the Global South.
But what about the average person on the street? Do they care? Do they think the much-talked about event will impact their lives?
We gauged feeling in the host city Johannesburg.
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BURKINA AID CONVOY REACHES NIGER
Burkina Faso has sent a convoy packed with essential goods to Nigeriens who lack basic supplies following ECOWAS sanctions.
The UN warns the county’s food-security crisis is worsening as a result of punitive measures taken against Niamey following last month’s coup.
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Burkina Faso has sent a convoy packed with essential goods to Nigeriens who lack basic supplies following ECOWAS sanctions.
The UN warns the county’s food-security crisis is worsening as a result of punitive measures taken against Niamey following last month’s coup.
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MBEKI: DOLLAR’S DAYS NUMBERED
The dollar is an economic bludgeon that America uses to get its own way. South Africa’s former president Thabo Mbeki explains how, saying also that alienated nations are now clambering to ditch the US currency and end its dominance as a reserve.
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The dollar is an economic bludgeon that America uses to get its own way. South Africa’s former president Thabo Mbeki explains how, saying also that alienated nations are now clambering to ditch the US currency and end its dominance as a reserve.
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TIMBUKTU UNDER SIEGE
Islamist militants have imposed a blockade on Timbuktu, a historic city in Mali. Local authorities say that, over the last few days, the insurgents have completely closed off all roads connecting the northern city to the rest of the region. Transportation links along the nearby Niger River have also been severed. This isolation has led to shortages of supplies and skyrocketing prices, with products unable to reach the city. Fuel prices have surged as well, with a litre of petrol rising from 845 CFA francs ($1.4) to 1,250 CFA francs ($2.06) in a single week.
Earlier, social-media messages linked to a commander from the al Qaeda-affiliated Group to Support Islam and Muslims (GSIM) declared war on the Timbuktu region, warning trucks against entering.
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Islamist militants have imposed a blockade on Timbuktu, a historic city in Mali. Local authorities say that, over the last few days, the insurgents have completely closed off all roads connecting the northern city to the rest of the region. Transportation links along the nearby Niger River have also been severed. This isolation has led to shortages of supplies and skyrocketing prices, with products unable to reach the city. Fuel prices have surged as well, with a litre of petrol rising from 845 CFA francs ($1.4) to 1,250 CFA francs ($2.06) in a single week.
Earlier, social-media messages linked to a commander from the al Qaeda-affiliated Group to Support Islam and Muslims (GSIM) declared war on the Timbuktu region, warning trucks against entering.
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