Against the backdrop of persistent security problems and external interference, many people in the Central African Republic are calling for solutions rooted in the country’s own realities. In this interview, Bienvenu Paya-Ngbouhou, editor in chief of the newspaper L’Hirondelle, reflects on the need to understand the nation’s internal dynamics, the role of the press in peacebuilding, and… Continue reading Local Initiatives, Responsible Media, and Strategic Partnerships are Key to Stability in the Central African Republic
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Egypt Targets Sustainable Urban Transformation With New Smart Cities Strategy
Egypt has unveiled its Smart Cities Strategy, a major initiative that seeks to address rapid urbanisation, climate challenges, and spatial inequalities, while fostering economic growth and social inclusion, reports Daily News Egypt, a partner of TV BRICS. The strategy marks a departure from previous approaches focused primarily on building new urban centres. Instead, it integrates… Continue reading Egypt Targets Sustainable Urban Transformation With New Smart Cities Strategy
Ethiopia Strengthens Cotton Sector to Boost Exports and Domestic Supply
Initiatives launched in Ethiopia over the past three years to boost cotton productivity and quality have significantly increased foreign currency earnings while also meeting domestic consumption needs, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. By focusing on modern farming techniques, the government has positioned cotton as a dual contributor to the economy, underpinning local industries while… Continue reading Ethiopia Strengthens Cotton Sector to Boost Exports and Domestic Supply
African Ministers Kick Off Regional Forum on Health
25 August 2025, Lusaka – African ministers of health gathering in the Zambian capital Lusaka today opened the Seventy-fifth session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa, the highest decision-making body on health on the continent. The ministers from the 47 countries of the WHO African Region, meeting from 25 to 27… Continue reading African Ministers Kick Off Regional Forum on Health
Mnangagwa to Pitch Zimbabwe’s Energy Future at African Energy Week in Cape Town
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa will deliver a keynote address at the African Energy Week (AEW) conference in Cape Town later this year, as his government pushes to attract investment into the country’s emerging oil, gas and renewable energy sectors. The conference, which runs from 29 September to 3 October, is regarded as one of Africa’s… Continue reading Mnangagwa to Pitch Zimbabwe’s Energy Future at African Energy Week in Cape Town
Road Accidents Claim at Least 35 Lives in Mozambique
At least 35 people were killed this morning (18 August) in two separate road accidents in the districts of Manhiça and Chongoene, in the provinces of Maputo and Gaza respectively. In Manhiça, Maputo province, at least 24 people died at the scene. The injured were taken to Manhiça District Hospital, while the bodies of the… Continue reading Road Accidents Claim at Least 35 Lives in Mozambique
Ethiopia’s Green Initiative Praised by African Union as Regional Model
The African Union (AU) Staff Association has praised Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative (GLI) as a model of climate action for the continent and a source of inspiration for global environmental efforts. This is reported by the Fana Media Corporation (FMC), a partner of TV BRICS. Speaking during a joint tree planting campaign in Yeka Sub-City,… Continue reading Ethiopia’s Green Initiative Praised by African Union as Regional Model
African Leaders Gather in South Africa to Boost Continental Water and Sanitation Projects
The African Water Investment Summit 2025 opened this week in Cape Town. Co-hosted by the African Union and South Africa, the summit seeks to bridge an estimated annual funding gap of US$30 billion while accelerating efforts to provide safe water and adequate sanitation across the continent, as reported by El Maipo, a partner of TV… Continue reading African Leaders Gather in South Africa to Boost Continental Water and Sanitation Projects
Africa50 Urges African-Led Solutions to Infrastructure Gaps
Africa50 Chief Executive Officer, Alain Ebobissé, has called on African nations to take the lead in addressing the continent’s infrastructure challenges, emphasising that the means to close the gap are already within Africa’s reach. Speaking in Maputo on Wednesday during Africa50’s annual general meeting, held under the theme “Mozambique and Africa50: Uniting Infrastructure, Connecting Continents… Continue reading Africa50 Urges African-Led Solutions to Infrastructure Gaps
Nigeria Unveils Policy to Drive Agricultural Modernisation and Tech Innovation
Nigeria’s federal government has launched a new policy aimed at modernising agriculture and strengthening food security by building a robust, technology-driven agribusiness sector led by young people. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Senator Abubakar Kyari said the government is not only prioritising innovation in agriculture, but also ensuring that young people and women are… Continue reading Nigeria Unveils Policy to Drive Agricultural Modernisation and Tech Innovation