AFRICA
The Chinese New Year is Full of Folklores, Rituals, Norms and Symbolism
The Spring Festival, also known as Chinese New Year, is the most important celebration in…
Exploring the Symbolism of Snakes in Different Cultures
From the mythic tales of ancient China to the spiritual practices of West Africa, and…
Inscription onto the UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List Shows the Growing Popularity and Recognition of Chinese Spring Festival
The Spring Festival is the most cherished occasion in China when people gather with their…
Wang Yi Says China to Provide Support for Namibia’s Modernization Drive
China is ready to work with Namibia to promote the implementation of the 10 partnership…
Iran, Africa Establish Joint Committee On Agriculture
At the 2nd Iran-Africa Summit in Tehran, a joint Iran-Africa Agriculture and Water Resources Committee was established. Representatives of the Ministries of Agriculture discussed prospects for co-operation as well as public and private sector experiences in water supply and irrigation. This is reported by Tehran Times, a partner of TV BRICS. The opening ceremony of the event was attended by senior Iranian officials including President Ebrahim Raisi and Minister of Industry, Mining and Trade Abbas Aliabadi. President Ibrahim Raisi emphasised…
Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula: A Renowned Defender Of The Rights Of Women, Children, And The Poorest People In Africa
JOHANNESBURG – Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula is a prominent feminist, activist, and defender of the rights of women, children, and the poorest people in Africa. Born in a small village on the outskirts of Zambia, she suffered inequality and injustice at an early age. She saw bright moments of opportunity amidst hardship and ignorance. Her dedication to the struggle for equality, social justice, and better living conditions for the most vulnerable groups of people has made her one of the most prominent…
Does Africa Need Strong States or Freedom To Rise Politically And Economically?
Believe it or not, the African continent usually picks its political strength from South Africa’s leadership. When South Africa is weak, it replicates across the Continent. Who will lead in this direction? Is South Africa failing as a pioneer strong state? In the Federalist Paper no 51, one of America’s founding fathers, Alexander Hamilton, wrote: “If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, no checks and balances on government would be necessary. In framing…