The geopolitical landscape of the African continent is shifting as the Third Russia-Africa Summit in Equatorial Guinea approaches. Following the December 2025 Ministerial Conference in Cairo, nations from Botswana to South Sudan have formalised their ties with Moscow, moving beyond security deals into energy, mining and education. The most recent being Tanzania. For more on what African countries stand to gain from solidifying their relationships with Russia, Tsepiso Makwetla spoke Professor of Anthropology at Syracuse University in New York, in the United States, Jok Madut Jok

<p>The geopolitical landscape of the African continent is shifting as the Third Russia-Africa Summit in Equatorial Guinea approaches. Following the December 2025 Ministerial Conference in Cairo, nations from Botswana to South Sudan have formalised their ties with Moscow, moving beyond security deals into energy, mining and education. The most recent being Tanzania. For more on what African countries stand to gain from solidifying their relationships with Russia, Tsepiso Makwetla spoke Professor of Anthropology at Syracuse University in New York, in the United States, Jok Madut Jok</p>

An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day’s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.

<p>An English news and current affairs wrap with a fresh take on the day&rsquo;s top stories, hosted by the seasoned journalist Tsepiso Makwetla.</p>