Venezuela launches a new academic initiative to foster deeper cultural ties with Egypt through the Diploma in Advanced Studies on Egypt. This is reported by Daily News Egypt, a partner of TV BRICS. The programme, developed through a collaboration between the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Centre for African, American, and Caribbean Studies in Caracas, provides an in-depth exploration of Egyptian history, culture, economy, and language. Since its inception, the diploma has attracted over 90 Venezuelan students across…

The economic clout of developing countries is rising amid tectonic shifts in global affairs. This trend has led to discussions on the sustainable development of the Global South and calls for greater participation by developing countries in global governance. Following the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) held in September, which set new ground for China-Africa cooperation, the 2024 China International Import Expo (CIIE) – another major event – held from 5 to 10 November, continued to…

As prominent members of the Global South, China and African nations have a historic responsibility to uphold peace and promote common development against a backdrop of intertwined challenges and opportunities. Over 100 scholars hailing from China and about 50 African nations reviewed decades of China-Africa cooperation, discussed future paths for global development, and adopted the Dar es Salaam Consensus during the 13th China-Africa Think Tanks Forum in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on 8 March.  The consensus outlines eight key initiatives,…

The collective rise of the Global South and the burgeoning cooperation among developing countries are bringing about fundamental transformations in the global governance system. Establishing a fair and reasonable governance system and deepening South-South cooperation is the common vision of China and Africa and a global trend.  The Dar es Salaam Consensus, released during the 13th China-Africa Think Tanks Forum held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, calls for solidifying the China-Africa friendship and creating new blueprints for future China-Africa cooperation. …

Since its inception, the BRICS cooperation mechanism has committed itself to promoting global economic multipolarity and advancing the process of economic globalization. In an era marked by faltering global economic recovery, uneven development, and widening development gaps, BRICS has become an even more crucial platform for fostering cooperation and shared growth among the nations of the Global South. With its principles of openness, inclusivity, and win-win collaboration, the BRICS spirit has become a banner for South-South cooperation. The expansion of…

An agricultural revolution is taking place in the green fields of Uganda, and thousands of local farmers are cashing in. A South-South cooperation (SSC) project, a joint initiative aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and improving livelihoods, is in full swing.   As part of the project, hundreds of Chinese agriculture experts are in Uganda upskilling local farmers with the intricacies of modern agriculture.   The coordinator of the project in Uganda, Peter Muyimba, recently told ChinAfrica that there are 11,000 farmers in…

A seminar on knowledge sharing in South-South cooperation was held at the UN premises in Beijing on 15 May. ChinAfrica sat down with one of the speakers David Kaatrud, director of Programme – Humanitarian & Development Programme & Policy Department, World Food Programme (WFP), to hear his opinion on global food security situation and the role of South-South cooperation in addressing food security challenges. Edited excerpts of the interview follow.   ChinAfrica: What is the general situation we are facing today regarding food security in…