BRICS Food & Trade Push: BRICS leaders in New Delhi backed a BRICS grain exchange and called for better food-security tools to curb price swings, plus renewed WTO dispute-settlement reform. Global Diplomacy: Russia urged UN Security Council expansion for Asia, Africa and Latin America, while Ukraine said it’s ready to meet Putin at the Miami G20 if both attend—Kremlin says “impossible” outside Moscow. Digital & Telecom in Africa: Ericsson marked 150 years globally and 30 years in Ghana, highlighting GSM rollout and mobile-finance backbone work. Nigeria Media/Marketing Angle: INEC released the final 2027 presidential list naming Tinubu, Atiku, Obi and Makinde—big implications for campaign messaging and ad spend. Sports Comms: CAF opened tenders for hosting the 2026 CAF Awards (Lagos) and Ordinary General Assembly (Abuja), including branding, creative services and broadcasting. AI Safety Watch: Anthropic warned AI misuse is shifting from cybercrime into surveillance, propaganda and weapons—relevant for Africa’s brand safety and ad-tech ecosystems.