South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is travelling to New Delhi for an upcoming Brics summit, which according to The Citizen comes at a time of significant strain in the international system. The gathering of the bloc, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, is expected to address mounting global tensions while pressing for reforms to international institutions. The summit highlights the group's growing ambition to shape global governance amid geopolitical uncertainty.

Nairobi is hosting the Africa Internet Summit 2026 (AIS’26), which gathers policymakers, regulators, technology experts, industry leaders, civil society organizations, and academics to discuss the future of Africa's digital ecosystem. The summit aims to address issues such as expanding connectivity, strengthening digital infrastructure, improving cybersecurity, and increasing participation in the digital economy across the continent.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has been working to maintain U.S. involvement in NATO since his appointment nearly two years ago, using flattery to persuade President Donald Trump against abandoning the alliance. As the situation evolves, the challenges increase, particularly with an upcoming summit on the horizon, according to AP.

The upcoming BRICS summit may offer the only viable platform for securing another ceasefire involving Iran, according to Al Jazeera. The report notes that BRICS members and partner states have brokered every ceasefire in the conflict so far and maintain the diplomatic relationships necessary to construct the next one. This positions the bloc as a central mediator in ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions surrounding Iran.

Leaders of NATO member states are set to arrive in Turkiye by July 7 for a summit, marking the first time Turkiye will host the event in 22 years, according to Al Jazeera.

More than 30 countries have reportedly applied for full membership of BRICS, reflecting the bloc's growing significance in international relations. According to the report, a decision on whether to expand the existing 11-member group will be made at the next BRICS heads of state summit, also referred to as the 18th BRICS summit. The applications come amid shifting global dynamics, with the development underscoring rising international interest in the strategic bloc, which continues to draw attention from nations seeking closer alignment.