Ethiopia Adopts National Strategies for Sustainable Agricultural Development and Environmental Protection

The United Arab Emirates continues to strengthen its standing as a global trade hub, according to Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade. This was reaffirmed by the latest World Trade Organisation (WTO) report titled “World Trade Outlook and Statistics”.

Al Zeyoudi noted that since 2014, the UAE has consistently ranked among the world’s leading trade centres and remains the top performer in the Middle East and Africa for trade in goods and services. Services nowREAD MORE

The anti-poverty work in southwest China’s Yunnan Province demonstrates the importance of tailoring poverty alleviation strategies to local conditions while respecting cultural traditions, Cameroon’s ambassador to China, Martin Mpana, said during a visit to the province’s Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture, noting that China’s poverty reduction strategies prioritise respect for ethnic minority cultures – a model he believes could inspire Cameroon’s efforts to support indigenous communities like the Pygmies. 

Mpana stressed the need for the integration of cultural preservation into development:READ MORE

The BRICS states are working to ensure smooth settlements, and significant progress has already been made: the share of national currencies in Russia’s trade with the countries of the group reached 90 per cent by the end of 2024. This was stated by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in an interview with Brazilian newspaper O Globo.

“Among our priorities and work on building sustainable payment mechanisms. The declaration of the 2024 BRICS Kazan SummitREAD MORE

Calling China’s progress in poverty alleviation a “huge milestone,” Lesotho’s ambassador to China Kenneth Sentle Rabale praised its significant achievements in poverty reduction over the past decades and highlighted the valuable lessons these efforts hold for African nations. The ambassador shared his insights on China’s approach and its potential applicability in an interview with ChinAfrica during the 2025 International Forum on Poverty Governance and Global Development held on 29 March in Lushui City, Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. 

Rabale noted China’sREAD MORE

The University of South Africa (Unisa) made history on 25 April 2025 by hosting the launch of the Academia-Public-Private-Diplomatic Corps Forum at the G20 Africa Investment Summit (AIS), a first-of-its-kind initiative to unite universities, governments, businesses, and diplomats in advancing Africa’s economic transformation.

Themed “The Road to G20 Through Research, Innovation, and Collaboration in the Intelligent Age”, the event brought together G20 delegates, government officials, business leaders, academics, diplomats, and traditional leaders to forge actionable strategies for Africa’s sustainable development.

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Centurion, South Africa – After six days of intense searching, the South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed the deaths of three missing police officers and two others in a tragic turn of events near the Hennops River in Centurion.

In a media statement on Tuesday, SAPS National Commissioner General Fannie Masemola announced that Constables Keamogetswe Buys, Boipelo Senoge, and Cebekhulu Linda, along with an administrative clerk from Lyttleton Police Station and an unidentified individual, were found dead following anREAD MORE

The Nigerian government will promote Chinese language learning in the country. This was stated by Larai Ahmed, Director of Education Support Services at the Federal Ministry of Education. This is reported by News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), a partner of TV BRICS.

According to her, knowing Chinese will help Nigeria deepen cooperation with China in trade, education, and culture. The language helps build diplomatic ties and provides economic advantages, especially in investment andREAD MORE

The two senior ANC councillors who were released on bail last week after they were arrested for allegedly soliciting bribes from a Witbank businessman for them to extend his lease with the municipality allegedly violated their bail conditions.

According to media reports and versions of municipal staff, Jerry Patrick Dijane (53) and Martha Busi Hlumbane (54) attempted to attend a council sitting in the municipal chambers in Witbank earlier today, 29 April 2025.

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The executive director of Amnesty International South Africa, Shenilla Mohamed, says despite the fact that South Africa gained its freedom 31 years ago, its people are not free.

Mohamed says the majority in the country are shackled by the lack of access to their basic rights and services.

She was commenting after the global organisation released its annual report on the state of the world’s human rights. The report shows that the global anti-rights campaign, which is now being turbochargedREAD MORE

Moroccan club Wydad Casablanca has announced the departure of coach Rulani Mokwena.

African Times reported a few days ago that Mokwena was living on borrowed time after six consecutive league draws, leaving Wydad in third place which dashes hope of qualifying for the 2025/26 CAF Champions League.

Wydad held off on announcing Mokwena’s imminent exit, and according to reports from Morocco, the two parties had to negotiate a settlement.

However, Wydad’s statement paints a different picture, citing “psychological pressures” enduredREAD MORE