BRICS 2025 Summit: African Voices Shape Agenda on Global Reform, Trade, and Sovereignty

BRICS 2025 Summit: African Voices Shape Agenda on Global Reform, Trade, and Sovereignty

The 2025 BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro concluded with a strong emphasis on multilateral reform, intra-bloc trade, and African agency. This episode of AfroVerdict features exclusive interviews with key stakeholders from South Africa and Ethiopia.

Iran-Israel Ceasefire Collapse and Global Media Dynamics

In the latest episode of AfroVerdict, Sputnik Africa explores the unravelling of the announced ceasefire between Iran and Israel, with insights from geopolitical analyst Dr. Oscar van Heerden, followed by commentary from Gabriel Galice of the Geneva International Peace Research Institute.

Building New World Order: Mashatile on Africa’s Rise & Why Russia-SA Ties Are Stronger Than Ever

In this episode, South Africa’s Deputy President Paul Mashatile lays out Africa’s vision for a fairer global system—calling for an end to Western financial dominance, for deeper BRICS cooperation, and a stronger African voice in world affairs. Then, a geopolitical expert breaks down the strategic wins from Mashatile’s meeting with Vladimir Putin.

Relooting the Looted: South African Game Tackles Colonial Looting Through Futuristic Heist Adventure

As debates over the repatriation of looted African artifacts intensify, AfroVerdict explores Relooted, an upcoming game from South African game dev Nyamakop that reimagines artifact restitution as a high-stakes heist. In an exclusive interview with the CEO, we discuss the game’s real-world parallels and the challenges of African game development.

Mining Tech and Safari Decks: How Russia and Africa Are Building Mutual Futures

As Western influence wanes, African nations are turning to Russia for game-changing partnerships in critical sectors – from mineral exploration In Sierra Leone to tourism expansion in Kenya and Ethiopia. AfroVerdict brings exclusive conversations with ministers and top dignitaries.