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On the latest episode of ‘Sanchez Effect’ Kenya is tearing up the old geopolitical playbook. Rejecting Western pressure to pick sides, Kenyan prime cabinet secretary Musalia Mudavadi makes it clear: the “Silicon Savannah” answers only to its national interests, keeping its doors open to Russia, China, and the West alike.

This isn’t just talk - it’s a high-stakes economic power play. Kenya is launching its own domestic oil production to fundamentally transform African energy. Mudavadi’s ultimate advice to the world? Stop looking in the rearview mirror of historical grievances. Africa is moving forward - leveraging rapid technology, forcing positive debt relief, and creating jobs to create a powerhouse built by Africans, for Africans. Tune in for the latest.

His father arrived in the Soviet Union as a young African student. A chance meeting led to love, a family and a future in Russia.

Born in Rostov-on-Don, Viktor Keiru went on to represent Russia at the 2008 Olympics. He and his siblings share their family’s story, the barriers they faced in sport and what Russian identity means to them.

RT’s Anastasia Volodina also explores Viktor’s plans to bring his B1 Box basketball project to more African countries.

Elon Musk says Ukraine used Starlink for offensive drone strikes on Russia, a clear violation of the service. America Now anchor Ben Swann and author Scott Horton discuss what happens next. Plus, could someone or something be working behind the scenes to make sure the fighting between Ukraine and Russia never ends? We'll detail a new report pointing blame at the CIA. And finally, is this real? We dive into reports that President Trump could soon make the queen of rap the queen of the press pool.

America Now anchor Ben Swann and executive deputy directon of the Task Force on National and Homeland Security David Pyne discuss the Pentagon's preparations for a new war front, and how it's not going to be taking place overseas. Plus, America Now correspondent Jalyssa Dugrot details the NYPD's new controversial surveillance plan and what it could mean for policing across the country. And finally, is this real? We break down a viral commercial that is now putting government spending under the microscope.

Samia Nkrumah, daughter of Ghana’s first president Kwame Nkrumah and director of the Kwame Nkrumah Foundation, joins RT at the Russia-Africa Media Forum to discuss Africa’s path to economic independence.

She explains why she sees Russia as a natural ally, how industrialization and African unity could create jobs, and why partnerships beyond traditional Western institutions matter. She also discusses neocolonialism, reparations for slavery and colonialism, and her father’s vision of a united Africa.

Zambian creator Masiliso Mutumba joins RT at the Russia–Africa Media Forum in Moscow to discuss mutual respect, youth employment and the opportunities she sees in closer cooperation.

Having trained in Russia, Mutumba shares her impressions of Moscow and explains why partnerships should reflect the different needs of individual African countries. She also discusses how agriculture, tourism and business links could create opportunities for young Africans.

Peter Denk, Head of News at the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation, shares his impressions of Moscow, reflects on Russia’s ties to Namibia’s liberation struggle and explains why mutual respect matters.

The much-anticipated third Russia-Africa summit is on the horizon - so RT’s ‘Sanchez Effect’ discusses African issues with popular blogger and former South African Member of Parliament Mbuyiseni Ndlozi. He says the continent still misses Soviet times, when there were human-oriented projects that invested in people and unity. Mr. Ndlozi says that the West is attempting to cut ties between Africa and Russia at any cost, as they need the continent’s resources in order to keep growing. Mbuyiseni says there is only one way for African nations to reach a bright future – to stay united and count on themselves, as there is no one who can ‘run Africa better than Africans’.

Vučić has conceded defeat as early projections put Serbia’s student-backed movement ahead. With final results still being counted, what comes next for Belgrade’s ties with Moscow and Brussels?

Former Serbian lawmaker Aleksandar Pavić examines EU pressure over Russia sanctions, the corruption and party patronage that fuelled voter anger, and the political divisions inside the winning movement. He also explains why Russian gas supplies could complicate any foreign policy shift.

Africa is asserting its interests—and former colonial powers face growing pressure to change their approach. Mayya Nikolskaya, head of the Africa Programme at MGIMO’s Institute for International Studies, discusses Russia-Africa cooperation, France’s declining influence and the continent’s growing political weight.

She challenges claims that Russian media dictate African opinion and explains why concrete projects matter more than ideology. The conversation also covers African representation in BRICS, education, technology transfer, agriculture and the untapped potential of Africa’s creative industries.