The start of 2025 was a landmark period for BRICS: on 6 January, Indonesia joined the group as a full member. According to experts, this event was an important milestone in the history of BRICS: the group continues to strengthen its position in the international arena, united countries with great economic and demographic potential. What contribution can Indonesia make to… Continue reading Indonesia in BRICS: Bridge Between the Global South and East
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Forum Urges the African Continent to Reinvent its Approach to Public Debt
In the heart of Abuja’s evolving financial district, an extraordinary gathering of Africa’s leading policymakers, business magnates, and international development partners took place in mid-December. The Debt Management Forum for Africa (DeMFA), convened on 16-17 December 2024, may well be remembered as a watershed in the continent’s ongoing struggle to tame the complexities of public… Continue reading Forum Urges the African Continent to Reinvent its Approach to Public Debt
Is G20 Solidarity and Sustainability Possible in an Age of Northern Protectionism and a Hobbled Global South?
South Africa, and Africa’s, G20 in 2025 comes at a time of deepening geopolitical and geo-economic fractures, conflicts, and a cost-of-living crisis. We are told that hosting large international events brings prestige on the global stage, but it is expensive and does not necessarily lead to concrete development outcomes. There is an African proverb: “If… Continue reading Is G20 Solidarity and Sustainability Possible in an Age of Northern Protectionism and a Hobbled Global South?
Sergey Lavrov Notes Importance of Information Cooperation for Strengthening BRICS’ Role in the World
Promotion of information cooperation between the BRICS countries is extremely important in order to strengthen the position of the association and the countries of the global South in various international structures. This was stated by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in a live interview with Russian and foreign media. Answering a question from a journalist… Continue reading Sergey Lavrov Notes Importance of Information Cooperation for Strengthening BRICS’ Role in the World
Ramaphosa Bestows Order Of South Africa On Angolan President Lourenço
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has bestowed the prestigious Order of South Africa on Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço during his State Visit to South Africa on Thursday, December 12, 2024. The Order is the highest honour that South Africa bestows on its citizens and distinguished foreign nationals. During the state visit, the two… Continue reading Ramaphosa Bestows Order Of South Africa On Angolan President Lourenço
Brazil Shows The Fourth Highest Economic Growth Among G20 Countries In The Third Quarter Of 2024
This growth is mainly attributed to an increase in investment, which contributed to a 10.8 per cent increase in gross fixed capital formation compared to the same period in 2023, according to Toda Palavra, partner of TV BRICS. Experts say the Brazilian government’s expectations, initially set at 3.3 per cent gross domestic product (GDP) growth… Continue reading Brazil Shows The Fourth Highest Economic Growth Among G20 Countries In The Third Quarter Of 2024
South Africa Launches G20 Presidency, Pledges to Promote Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability
South Africa has officially assumed the G20 Presidency, launching its term under the theme “Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainability.” At a press conference held in Cape Town on December 03, President Cyril Ramaphosa outlined the priorities of this historic presidency, which is the first time an African nation will lead the G20. Ramaphosa emphasised the need… Continue reading South Africa Launches G20 Presidency, Pledges to Promote Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability
Presidency Slams DA for Proposing G20 Inter-Ministerial Committee Be Foreign Policy Engine
The proposal by the DA that the G20 Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) – which includes DA Ministers John Steenhuisen, Siviwe Gwarube, Solly Malatsi, and Dion George – must become South Africa’s GNU foreign policy engine room has been met with harsh criticism from the presidency. This is after Ryan Smith, the DA’s International Relations and Cooperation… Continue reading Presidency Slams DA for Proposing G20 Inter-Ministerial Committee Be Foreign Policy Engine
Brazil Hands Over G20 Presidency To South Africa
On Tuesday, 19 November, Brazil hosted the closing session of the G20 summit on sustainable development and energy transition, as well as a ceremony to hand over the group’s presidency to South Africa. At the meeting, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva delivered a speech in which he emphasised the achievements of the Brazilian… Continue reading Brazil Hands Over G20 Presidency To South Africa
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov: BRICS Countries Increase Their Influence In The G20
Speaking at a press conference on the results of the G20 summit in Brazil, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov described the results of the summit as positive. According to him, important agreements were reached. The Russian Foreign Minister noted the strengthening of the role and influence of BRICS in the G20. “This was visible in… Continue reading Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov: BRICS Countries Increase Their Influence In The G20