U Htein Lin Myanmar Union Minister for Information: Media Cooperation Can Strengthen Ties Between BRICS and Global South

Participants included representatives of the BRICS countries and members of the Inostranka Russian Club

An open lesson for foreigners studying the Russian language was held at the BRICS+ Information and Cultural Media Centre in Moscow. The event brought together students from BRICS countries and members of the Inostranka Russian Club, a project of the M. I. Rudomino All-Russia State Library for Foreign Literature aimed at supporting the socio-cultural adaptation of foreign citizens in Russia.

The participants areREAD MORE

New facility in Addis Ababa expands DNA analysis, forensic science and toxicology services, reducing reliance on overseas testing

Ethiopia has taken a significant step towards advancing scientific, medical and judicial capabilities with the inauguration of the country’s first integrated forensic and toxicology centre, a landmark facility expected to transform forensic investigations, genetic testing and specialised laboratory services nationwide.

The Addis Forensic and Toxicology Centre of Excellence brings together forensic science, toxicology and advanced DNA analysis under aREAD MORE

Africa will make history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with 10 teams representing the continent, the largest African contingent ever seen at the tournament.

The competition kicks off on Thursday in North America, with South Africa facing co-hosts Mexico in the opening match, and for the first time, Africa will have double-digit representation on football’s biggest stage.

Algeria, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, DR Congo, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa and Tunisia will carry the continent’sREAD MORE

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says the team knows what to expect from Mexico in the build-up to the FIFA World Cup opener on Thursday.

Co-hosts Mexico will host Bafana Bafana at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Kick off will be 9 PM South African time.

“We know what to do against Mexico. We know what to do when they have the ball and when we have possession. Everything is focused on this game,” said Broos.

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Residents of Cleveland’s Jumpers Informal Settlement began fleeing the area on Wednesday as police intensified a nationwide hunt for more than 10 gunmen who carried out a deadly mass shooting that left 12 people dead and at least 10 others wounded in one of Gauteng’s worst attacks in recent years.

The massacre, which unfolded shortly after 11 pm on Tuesday night, has triggered a massive police operation involving provincial detectives, crime intelligence operatives, forensic specialists and newly deployedREAD MORE

Expanding economic ties open new opportunities for investment, industrial development and regional connectivity

South Africa has reaffirmed the strategic importance of the United Arab Emirates as a key economic partner for Africa, highlighting the expanding trade, investment and development links that are helping strengthen economic cooperation between the Gulf region and the African continent.

Speaking on the sidelines of a Dubai–South Africa Business Forum in Johannesburg, Lester Bouah,READ MORE

Azerbaijan club Sabah FK have landed the signature of defender Aden McCarthy from Kaizer Chiefs.

African Times has learnt that the Asians paid R7 Million for McCarthy, who played over thirty matches for Amakhosi’s senior team since his promotion from their youth ranks. Chiefs will also benefit from his future transfer after inserting a sell-on clause in the agreement, believed to be 10%.

The 22-year-old McCarthy enjoyed an impressive breakthrough season with the Phefeni Glamour Boys, makingREAD MORE

Why are knowledge and human capital becoming a key source of economic growth? How are BRICS countries shaping competing models of the knowledge economy? Read in the TV BRICS article

India’s record: a gateway to a new reality

On 28 April 2026, India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry published data showing that the country’s total exports of goods and services reached US$860.09 billion in 2025, marking a year-on-yearREAD MORE

South African law enforcement agencies have dealt another significant blow to international drug trafficking syndicates after seizing 30 bricks of cocaine aboard a vessel at the Port of Durban, just days after intercepting an estimated 90kg of cocaine concealed in trucks arriving from Brazil.

The latest seizure, announced jointly by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and the Hawks on Tuesday night, is the second major cocaine bust at the country’s busiest port in less than a weekREAD MORE