RT News - August 03 2023 (12:00 MSK)

Niger's coup government visits Burkina Faso as Africans lash out at western powers, expressing their support for military-led governments. Israel's education Ministry bans a grassroots campaign group from arranging school activities as it 'questions' the actions of the Israeli Defense Forces. The Forum's spokesperson says the decision is a political move. US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen tries to save face and point the finger at Fitch after the international rating agency downgrades Washington's credit score.