Uganda Imports Chinese Hybrid Goats to Help to Improve 
its Goat Meat Production

Young boer goat isolated on white background

If there’s one meat dish Ugandan people really enjoy, that’s goat meat. Across the country in restaurants, bars and clubs, the aroma of roasted goat meat wafts enticingly, attracting people at all hours of the day and night.  “In Kampala City, over 1,000 goats are consumed every day. Farmers in Uganda cannot supply enough goats.… Continue reading Uganda Imports Chinese Hybrid Goats to Help to Improve 
its Goat Meat Production

Vietnam and South Africa Commit to Stronger Strategic Partnership

President Ramaphosa’s visit marks ambitions to deepen trade, security and sustainability ties. Photo: RSA Government

Vietnam and South Africa have pledged to elevate their bilateral cooperation to a new level, following a two-day official visit to Hanoi by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. During talks, Vietnamese President Luong Cuong described the discussions as “fruitful” and said both leaders agreed to steer relations towards a deeper, more effective phase of collaboration.… Continue reading Vietnam and South Africa Commit to Stronger Strategic Partnership

China’s Rural Revitalisation Shows That Sustainable Development Grows From Local Agency, Strong Institutions and Thoughtful Policy — Not From External Assistance

Participants of the Summer School of Global Development & Country and Region Studies pose for a group photo in Beijinge in July (COURTESY)

The Summer School of Global Development & Country and Region Studies at China Agricultural University brought together scholars, students and practitioners in development from all corners of the globe to critically examine the complexities of development from an interdisciplinary perspective. The programme comprised a mix of theoretical and practical educational activities that enhanced my understanding… Continue reading China’s Rural Revitalisation Shows That Sustainable Development Grows From Local Agency, Strong Institutions and Thoughtful Policy — Not From External Assistance

World Insights: World financiers bullish on Global South development

(250320) -- BEIJING, March 20, 2025 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 20, 2025 shows the opening ceremony of the 2025 Global South Financiers Forum in Beijing, capital of China. The main forum of the 2025 Global South Financiers Forum took place in Beijing on Thursday, with the theme of "Illuminating Global South." Hosted by Xinhua News Agency, the main forum was attended by representatives from government departments, financial institutions and experts from more than 30 countries and regions. Several parallel forums and conferences focusing on inclusive finance, digital finance and green finance, as well as the high-quality development of the capital market, started on Wednesday and will last until Friday. (Xinhua/Li He)

The main forum of the three-day 2025 Global South Financiers Forum kicked off here Thursday, gathering experts, industry leaders and government officials from the financial sector across the world. Financiers at the forum shared insights on the economic and financial development of the Global South, and expressed confidence in a promising prospect for South-South cooperation… Continue reading World Insights: World financiers bullish on Global South development

Venezuela Launches Cultural Exchange Programme to Strengthen Bilateral Ties with Egypt

The programme reflects a broader shift towards South-South cooperation. Photo: TV BRICS/Istock

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… Continue reading Venezuela Launches Cultural Exchange Programme to Strengthen Bilateral Ties with Egypt

High-level Forum Presents Visions to Boost China-Africa and South-South Cooperation for Mutual Benefit

Students from Buhimba Technical Institute tour a stone quarry near a Chinese road construction camp in Kikuube, Uganda, on 28 October. (Photo: Xinhua)

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… Continue reading High-level Forum Presents Visions to Boost China-Africa and South-South Cooperation for Mutual Benefit

The Dar Es Salaam Consensus Advocates The Deepening Of South-South Cooperation

A view of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on 22 September 2023. Photo: Xinhua

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… Continue reading The Dar Es Salaam Consensus Advocates The Deepening Of South-South Cooperation

The Dar Es Salaam Consensus Represents The Common Resolve Of China And Africa To Further South-South Cooperation

A view of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on 22 September 2023. Photo: Xinhua

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… Continue reading The Dar Es Salaam Consensus Represents The Common Resolve Of China And Africa To Further South-South Cooperation

BRICS PLUS: Enhancing Global Economic Multilateralism And Inclusivity

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… Continue reading BRICS PLUS: Enhancing Global Economic Multilateralism And Inclusivity

Thousands Of Ugandan Farmers Benefit From Chinese Agricultural Expertise Under The SSC Project

Representatives of the FAO and the Chinese embassy in Uganda take part in the release of the first batch of f ish fingerlings for rice-fish culture demonstration in Kampala, Uganda, on 12 June 2023. Photo: FAO In Uganda

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… Continue reading Thousands Of Ugandan Farmers Benefit From Chinese Agricultural Expertise Under The SSC Project

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