The spirit of unity - as the ink dries on a joint declaration, leaders hail the geopolitical achievements of the second ever Russia-Africa summit.
While western nations play down the importance of the event, those attending, say such gatherings are vital to keep pace in a rapidly changing world.
As the Ukrainian army starts using its recently supplied US cluster bombs, we bring you an exclusive report from the Lugansk Republic, on their devastating aftermath.
The military leader of a coup in Niger claims he had no choice but to seize control of the government, to save the west-African nation from disaster.
That's as General Tchiani proclaims himself the new head-of-state.
