Cultural cooperation and shared responsibility take centre stage in discussions on heritage and identity UNESCO reiterated its firm commitment to the restitution of African cultural heritage, emphasising that the return of displaced cultural property is a cultural right, an act of historical justice, and an essential element of people’s identities, according to ENA, a partner of TV BRICS.   This message was highlighted during a high-level roundtable held in Addis Ababa, focusing on restitution, cultural rights and the right to memory,…

Can new technologies and knowledge-sharing among BRICS countries transform education? Will digital learning platforms elevate the Global South? And can online education truly replace the traditional model? In the context of global transformation, education is increasingly viewed as an instrument for shaping the future. It is precisely now, experts believe, that the foundations of new national systems and approaches to education are being laid in the BRICS countries. All member states have different historical and cultural experiences and traditions. However,…

In 2026, young drama theatre actors from BRICS+ countries will once again come to Moscow to participate in the InteRussia Theatre Arts Fellowship programme. The programme is organised by the Russian Institute of Theatre Arts – GITIS in cooperation with the Gorchakov Fund, the TV BRICS International Media Network and the Autonomous Non-Profit Organisation “Mezhdunarodniki”. The fellowship is held as part of Rossotrudnichestvo’s flagship initiative “New Generation” with the support of the Presidential Grants Foundation. The programme is designed for…

The appearance of former president Jacob Zuma’s name in newly released United States Justice Department documents linked to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation has reignited public debate, even as his foundation has dismissed the matter as an unfounded smear. The documents form part of the latest tranche of the so-called Epstein Files, which include emails and records reviewed by US authorities during investigations into Epstein’s network. One email cited in reports refers to arrangements for a dinner involving then president Jacob…

Zimbabwe has intensified its bid to join the BRICS group, with the government deepening diplomatic engagement with member states to expand international partnerships and boost its global influence. According to the information published by The Herald, a partner of TV BRICS, the push comes amid a shift towards a multipolar world, where emerging economies are increasingly forging cooperative groups to strengthen economic and political collaboration. Professor Amon Murwira, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of Zimbabwe, confirmed that Harare…

Specialists from the mineral resources sector in seven African countries, including Burundi, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and South Africa, completed a week-long internship in Almetyevsk, the “oil capital of Tatarstan”, witnessing firsthand how Russia trains personnel for the extractive industry. This was reported by the university’s press service on its website. The African miners participated in the international educational programme “Management of Subsoil Use Facilities” at Empress Catherine II Saint Petersburg Mining University. The annual course is divided into modules and…

The climate crisis is forcing humanity to fundamentally rethink its relationship with nature. Most countries around the world are already prepared to move towards carbon neutrality by 2050. In the autumn of 2023, United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated that the planet had experienced a “season of boiling” (the hottest summer on record) and noted that the climate crisis had already begun. However, the record did not last long. The following summer, temperatures rose even higher and, according to…

Madagascar may soon become a BRICS partner country. This issue was discussed during a meeting between the President of the island state, Michael Randrianirina, and the President of the BRICS member South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, L’Express de Madagascar reported. Randrianirina paid a working visit to Pretoria. Ramaphosa agreed to support Madagascar’s request to obtain partner status within the grouping of the world’s largest emerging economies. “The President of South Africa accepted our request to include Madagascar among the BRICS partner…

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, summing up the results of the past year, noted the achievements of international diplomacy within the BRICS group and, in particular, Brazil’s productive work as chair of the group in 2025. The minister spoke about this during his annual press conference. The meeting with journalists was moderated by the official Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova. “All BRICS countries are our good partners; over the past year, our relations with each of them have strengthened, and…

Ethiopia will take an active part in the main BRICS events in 2026, which will be chaired by India. This was stated by India’s ambassador to Ethiopia, Anil Kumar Rai, in an exclusive comment to ENA, a partner of TV BRICS.   According to the ambassador, Ethiopia is making a significant contribution to the work of the association and is ready to further share its experience. The country plans to present its achievements in sustainable development, urban renewal and green technologies.…