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South Africa and Russia hold talks to deepen ties

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has met with South Africa鈥檚 Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor in Pretoria.

South Africa and Russia say they want to work together more closely after a visit to Pretoria by Moscow's foreign minister. A Russian-born professor based in Kwa-Zulu Natal, says African countries are becoming a foreign policy priority for Russia.

And we hear the remarkable story of Kenyan singer Bahati who went from living on the streets as a child in a Nairobi neighbourhood, to becoming an award-winning musician.

Photo: Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and South Africa's Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor. Credit: Reuters.

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Mon 23 Jan 2023 19:06GMT

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