BRICS Summit Push: South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit (Sept 12–13), as India’s chair theme stresses resilience, innovation, cooperation and security; leaders also move to align trade, investment and global governance reforms while Xi Jinping is set to attend after nearly seven years. Russia-India Talks: Russian President Vladimir Putin landed in India ahead of BRICS, with focus on trade resilience, cross-border payments, energy security and conflict pathways; India’s finance minister also met Russia’s Manturov to advance a Bilateral Investment Treaty. South Africa–Nigeria Xenophobia Fallout: Nigeria’s National Assembly suspended all official visits and boycotted South Africa-hosted legislative activities over xenophobic attacks, citing intimidation, property destruction and harm to Nigerians; separate coverage links the crisis to broader governance and economic strain. Nigeria Opposition Politics: NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi said he will not personally step down for Atiku, arguing any alliance must be negotiated at party level. Dangote Refinery IPO Momentum: Global leaders backed the proposed Dangote Petroleum Refinery IPO as a way to broaden African ownership of industrial wealth. Health Security: Africa CDC warned Congo’s Ebola outbreak is spreading beyond its epicentre, with cases rising in North Kivu and Haut-Uele. Governance & Water: A South Africa commentary argues authorities must obey water laws as sewage failures keep polluting rivers while citizens are urged to save water.