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On #77Percent Edith kimani explores the role of tradition in the lives of young people in Africa. How are South African spiritualists changing the image of traditional healing? And: Embark on a journey with the revered Yoruba king, the Ooni of Ife. 👇p.dw.com/p/4Tlmc

Casey Phair is the first player of mixed heritage to represent South Korea in a world cup squad. Can she help open minds to immigration in a country struggling with a low birthrate and aging population? trib.al/JGK5bcC

Today and tomorrow there is a potentially game-changing geo-political summit – the #RussianAfricaSummit in St. Petersburg – taking place at a crucial time. The grain deal is dead and Russia is in desperate need of new allies … A 🧵: (1/11)

40+ African heads of states took part in the summit in 2019. This time, it’s down to 17. Africa is divided with regard to their position on the war in Ukraine. (3/11)

South African president Cyril Ramaphosa seen here, is at the summit while also telling Putin last month that the war in Ukraine must end. (4/11)

The more isolated it becomes with its ongoing war in Ukraine, the more it is in need of new allies. Africa has one the largest voting blocks in the General Assembly. And those votes are valuable. (6/11)

So Russia does what it can to appear as a “savior” to African countries struggling with hunger, drought, and political/economic insecurities. President Putin has already announced free grain to six countries: Mali, Burkina Faso, CAR, Zimbabwe, Somalia, and Eritrea. (7/11)

President Putin wants to dominate the summit with “positive news;” extending his arm to Africa. But it’s unclear how serious he is, and what he expects in return. (10/11)

The 'official' aim of the summit? More investment in Africa, and more trade – a promise that was already made in 2019. It did not materialize. What did? More instability in countries where Russia is already present. (11/11)

Such a painful sight to see 😭 The Government has failed us.