The Ethiopian government has announced its intention to actively leverage the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement to drive economic growth and address the country’s trade deficit. This is reported by ENA, a partner of TV BRICS. The statement was made by Ethiopian Minister of Trade and Regional Integration Kassahun Gofe, during a meeting held on Friday to validate the country’s national AfCFTA implementation strategy. The event was jointly organised with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA).…

Egypt’s agricultural exports reached 5.2 million tonnes in the first half of the year, with citrus fruits and potatoes leading the way, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation. This is reported by  Daily News Egypt, a partner of TV BRICS. A report from the Central Administration for Agricultural Quarantine, presented to Agriculture Minister Alaa Farouk, highlighted the significant volume of exports, confirming the growing role of these crops in Egypt’s export economy. Citrus fruits topped the list with…

Lusaka, 20th June 2025 — The family of the late former Zambian President Edgar Chagwa Lungu has confirmed that his funeral and burial will take place in South Africa, in accordance with their wishes for a private ceremony. In a press statement issued on Thursday, family spokesperson Hon. Makebi Zulu expressed the family’s deep gratitude for the widespread messages of condolence and solidarity received from across Africa and the wider global community. “This period has been deeply emotional for the…

The signing of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in Kigali, Rwanda, on 21 March 2018 spurred a wave of optimism in street markets and corporate boardrooms alike. The 44 countries joining this single market pledged to remove tariffs on 90 percent of goods, knitting economies together in an unprecedented fashion.  Just over a year later, on 30 May 2019, the AfCFTA formally came into force, and trading began on 1 January 2021 – creating the world’s largest free trade area by…

In the heart of Addis Ababa, where tradition meets modern ambition, a gleaming structure of steel and glass is quietly reshaping Africa’s future. The new Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) Headquarters is more than just a building – it’s a bold statement of partnership, progress, and a shared commitment to advancing public health across the continent. For Tamene Taye Deriba, an infectious disease specialist working at the Bishoftu General Hospital in Ethiopia, the centre has already…

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has announced the start of development of a large gold deposit. This was reported by Sada El-Balad, a partner of the TV BRICS. According to Madbouly, the Sukari mine remains one of the largest in the world. Its reserves will last for about the next ten years. The total gold production over the next eight years will exceed the total production over the past decade. The discovery and development of this new deposit are set…

Ghana’s Tema Port marked a historic milestone on 16 January 2024 with the arrival of Maersk Edirne, a 13,676-TEU container vessel – one of the largest of its kind globally – as part of Maersk’s newly launched Far East-West Africa express service.  Starting from China’s Chiwan Port, calling at Nansha Port, and loading cargo in Singapore, the ship departed from Tanjung Pelepas Port in Malaysia on 26 December 2023 for Ghana. Twenty days later, it became the first vessel of such…

Ethiopia has launched a comprehensive rural corridor development programme aimed at transforming local communities, promoting sustainable agriculture, and expanding eco-tourism infrastructure. The initiative was announced by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, as reported by Fana Media Corporation (FMC), a partner of TV BRICS . The rural corridor development project forms part of a broader national strategy to modernise rural areas, improve livelihoods and enhance environmental stewardship, the source claimed. During the launch of the initiative, Prime Minister Abiy highlighted the importance…

Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, reaffirmed the country’s dedication to working closely with the diplomatic community to promote the economic integration of West Africa. This is reported by News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), a partner of TV BRICS. Speaking at a stakeholders’ engagement in Abuja, Tuggar emphasised the importance of collaboration with West African ambassadors in advancing this shared objective. The meeting was held in preparation for the upcoming West Africa Economic Summit (WAES), an initiative spearheaded by…

Eswatini is gripped by growing tension and outrage as reports of child abductions and suspected ritual murders continue to shock the nation. At the launch of Children’s Month on Wednesday, Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Thulisile Dladla urged the public to remain calm and not allow these tragedies to be used to spark unrest. Speaking at the United Nations House in Mbabane, Dladla warned that “opportunists are now using the killing of children to instigate violence and cause political instability” in…