Shipments to African markets increase by 40 per cent in volume as demand grows across the continent Russia has significantly expanded its agricultural exports to African countries, with the value of shipments rising by 35 per cent in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period a year earlier, as reported by Agroexpert, a TV BRICS partner. From January to May 2026, Russia supplied agricultural products worth around US$2.9 billion to more than 40 African countries. Export volumes increased…

New approach optimises electricity consumption in port infrastructure while improving environmental sustainability Researchers at the N. S. Solomenko Institute of Transport Problems of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS) have developed an algorithm capable of adapting to changing operating modes of maritime transport equipment while reducing the carbon footprint in coastal areas. The development was announced by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation. Energy consumption in ports often depends on non-steady-state power sources and is influenced by…

Before setting foot in Moscow, my perception of Russia had largely been shaped by international news coverage dominated by the war in Ukraine, sanctions and geopolitical tensions. Like many first-time visitors, I expected to find a city overshadowed by conflict and uncertainty. However, spending several days in the Russian capital painted a remarkably different picture, one of a peaceful, vibrant and culturally rich metropolis whose people welcomed visitors with warmth and generosity. My visit to Russia came at the invitation…

Students have praised the Russian oil company Tatneft for sponsoring their studies at the Higher Petroleum University of Oil in the Republic of Tatarstan, saying it paved the way for them to become among the world’s top oil engineers.  Egyptian postgraduate student, Sayed Tarek Aboelsaud Zarif Abdallah, and his Russian counterpart, Liana Idrisova, told African Times during an Oil Summit in the city of Almetyevsk that they have honed their skills as engineers since arriving at the Almetyevsk State Technological…

The two sides reaffirmed their intention to expand cooperation in various fields Egypt and Russia explored the possibility of developing joint projects and launching seasonal flights during a meeting between Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, which took place on the sidelines of the ASEAN Ministerial Meeting in Manila. This was reported on the Egyptian Foreign Ministry’s website. The ministers of the two countries paid particular attention to the implementation of joint economic projects. Badr…

The upgraded reporter system helps identify compounds that inhibit bacterial RNA synthesis, supporting the search for treatments against antibiotic-resistant infections Researchers from Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, a partner of TV BRICS, and other Russian scientific centres have developed an advanced reporter system to accelerate the discovery of new antibiotics. The technology enables scientists to identify compounds that disrupt RNA synthesis in Gram-negative bacteria, including multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a major cause of hospital-acquired infections, according to the Skoltech website.…

The sides agreed to expand cooperation in agriculture, trade, healthcare and infrastructure while advancing preparations for the third Russia–Africa Summit Russia and the African Union intend to strengthen cooperation in the field of agriculture and expand the supply of food, fertilisers and other resources for agricultural production. These agreements were reached following high-level consultations between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, which took place on 7 July at the African…

Growing trade, special economic zones and new transport links are creating fresh opportunities for bilateral cooperation Tanzania is seeking to strengthen its position as a gateway for Russian businesses to East and Southern Africa by expanding investment opportunities through special economic zones and improving the business environment, according to Gilead Teri, Director General of the Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority. Speaking in an exclusive interview at the TV BRICS studio in the Roscongress International Cooperation Area at the…

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 are learning Russian through…

Representatives of states recognised the inevitability of changes in international relations and declared their readiness to participate in shaping them on an equal footing The 14th International Meeting of High Representatives Responsible for Security Issues is taking place in the Moscow Region as part of the International Security Forum. Participants – heads of security councils and senior representatives from Russia, China, India, South Africa, Brazil, Kazakhstan, and Vietnam – discussed the formation of a multipolar world, strengthening trust between states,…