President Cyril Ramaphosa used his address at the B20 Summit in Johannesburg on Thursday to call on global business and political leaders to recognise Africa as a rising centre of economic growth, innovation and global influence. He said the first-ever G20 gathering on African soil carried profound meaning for the continent and for the international… Continue reading Ramaphosa Tells B20 Africa Is Ready to Lead
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Ethiopia Begins Exports Under African Continental Free Trade Area Framework
Ethiopia has officially begun exporting goods under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The first shipment, consisting of meat, fruit, and other agricultural products, was sent to Somalia, Kenya, and South Africa via both land and air routes, marking Ethiopia’s effective integration into the continent’s unified trading system. The Minister of Trade and Regional… Continue reading Ethiopia Begins Exports Under African Continental Free Trade Area Framework
Illicit Trade in Africa’s Natural Resources: Experts Sound the Alarm at Unisa Seminar
Illicit financial flows and weak institutions are robbing Africa of its mineral wealth. A recent seminar at the Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs unpacked new empirical evidence and offered bold policy proposals. On 2 August 2025, the Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs (TM-School) at Unisa hosted a… Continue reading Illicit Trade in Africa’s Natural Resources: Experts Sound the Alarm at Unisa Seminar
Colombia Eyes Ethiopia as Strategic Gateway to African Markets
Colombia has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing South–South cooperation by positioning Ethiopia as a key partner and strategic entry point to African markets. This is reported by the Fana Media Corporation (FMC), a partner of TV BRICS. Speaking at a high-level business roundtable in Addis Ababa, Vice Minister for Foreign Trade, Felipe Quintero Suarez, announced… Continue reading Colombia Eyes Ethiopia as Strategic Gateway to African Markets
Ethiopia Aims to Harness African Free Trade Area to Transform its Economy
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… Continue reading Ethiopia Aims to Harness African Free Trade Area to Transform its Economy
China-Africa Cooperation Serves as a Catalyst for a Fairer Global South Future
Global South, representing the collective of emerging markets and developing countries, is becoming a pivotal force in reshaping the international order. It plays a vital role in driving global governance reforms with the principle of fairness and equity. With a long-standing friendship and shared vision, China and Africa have been indispensable partners in each other’s… Continue reading China-Africa Cooperation Serves as a Catalyst for a Fairer Global South Future
The Past Decade has Laid a Solid Foundation for Realising the Agenda 2063
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… Continue reading The Past Decade has Laid a Solid Foundation for Realising the Agenda 2063
Ghana’s Port Expansion Key to Realising the Country’s Vision to Establish an Export-Driven Economic Model
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,… Continue reading Ghana’s Port Expansion Key to Realising the Country’s Vision to Establish an Export-Driven Economic Model
China to Eliminate Tariffs on Imports From All African Countries
China has announced the full removal of tariffs on imports from all African countries. This is reported by ENA, a partner of TV BRICS. The tariff elimination falls under the new China–Africa Economic Partnership for Shared Development, a framework designed to accelerate Africa’s integration into global trade by increasing market access, improving customs procedures, and… Continue reading China to Eliminate Tariffs on Imports From All African Countries
AU’s Agenda 2063 Sets Out the Vision and Course of Action for Integration and Sustainable Development
Launched by the African Union (AU), the Agenda 2063 is a 50-year blueprint for Africa’s inclusive and sustainable socio-economic development. In terms of timeline, the plan is divided into five 10-Year Implementation Plans. The first plan ran from 2014 to 2023, and the current phase spans from 2024 to 2033. Thematically, it aims to achieve… Continue reading AU’s Agenda 2063 Sets Out the Vision and Course of Action for Integration and Sustainable Development