Expansion of Russia’s ties with African states, including parliamentary relations, is one of the country’s priorities. This was stated by Head of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Valentina Matvienko at a meeting with Speaker of the National Assembly of South Africa Angela Thokozile Didiza, in Geneva. Her words are transmitted by the press service of the upper house of the Russian parliament. Matvienko emphasised that the authority of South Africa in the international arena…

According to the United Nations, the number of cyberattacks worldwide is growing by an average of 80 per cent each year. Every day, government bodies, industrial facilities, the energy sector, housing and utilities, transport systems, universities, banks, and shops are under threat – virtually any company or organisation may be at risk. Analysts are observing a worrying trend: modern cybercriminals generally recognise no borders – those who plan and carry out attacks online employ advanced technologies, cause more damage than…

The President of Mozambique’s Parliament, Margarida Adamugi Talapa, has stressed that children, girls and women are disproportionately affected by the consequences of climate change. She made the remarks on Monday during a debate on the Motion on Climate Change at the Conference of Women Speakers of Parliament, held in Geneva, Switzerland. Representing Mozambique, Talapa highlighted how diminishing resources increasingly force women to travel long distances in search of essentials, often exposing them to violence and human trafficking. Drawing from her…

Mozambique has recorded the fourth highest adolescent birth rate in the world, according to the United Nations’ 2025 State of World Population report, presented in Maputo on Tuesday by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). The report reveals that between 2001 and 2024, Mozambique registered 158 births per 1,000 girls aged 15 to 19. The country ranks behind only the Central African Republic (184), Equatorial Guinea (176), and Angola (163) in terms of adolescent fertility. Mozambique’s overall fertility rate currently…

History is a mirror, and only by drawing lessons from history can the world avoid repeating past calamities. BEIJING – Eighty years ago, the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War marked a turning point in human history, opening a new chapter in building a better international order and pursuing lasting peace. Today, the world has undergone dramatic transformations. Technology has connected distant corners of the globe, and globalization has brought nations closer than ever before. Yet, alongside these advances, new…

As the world crosses the midpoint of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) timeline, Africa stands at a pivotal moment. With just five years left to hit the ambitious targets of Agenda 2030, the continent faces a stark reality: progress is real but uneven, and the clock is ticking. Are Africa’s 54 nations on track to end poverty, reduce inequality, and foster sustainable growth by 2030, or are they slipping behind? The answer, it seems, is both, depending on…

The UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network Africa has opened at Addis Ababa University in Ethiopia. This is reported by Fana Media Corporation (FMC), a partner of TV BRICS. It is specified that the centre will host various educational programmes to train highly qualified professionals. In addition, the office will conduct research aimed at achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Africa. The UN noted that the decision to locate the office in Addis Ababa is due to the fact that…

The G20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting kicked off in Johannesburg, South Africa, on 20 February. Fifteen Foreign Ministers and four Deputy Foreign Ministers arrived for the meeting. The event was opened by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. He emphasised that the G20 leaders’ summit will be held in Africa for the first time, which stresses the growing importance of the continent in global economic, political, and environmental discussions. The South African leader noted that countries need to achieve the UN Sustainable…

The G20 foreign ministers will meet in Johannesburg, South Africa, on 20-21 February. This is a landmark event not only for South Africa, but also for the entire African continent, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said at a briefing. She noted that South Africa would be hosting a G20 event for the first time. According to the diplomat, the Russian delegation will be headed by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, who is scheduled to have a number of contacts with…

Each year, Lin Haiyan, president of the Chinatown Foundation in Mauritius, dedicates significant time and effort to organising the Spring Festival celebrations. During the Spring Festival season in February 2024, the Mauritius National Multi-Sport Complex was adorned with large red lanterns and Chinese knots, creating a vibrant setting for the festivities. The event featured captivating performances, including lion and dragon dances, parades showcasing traditional Chinese women’s clothing, or qipao, singing, and tai chi demonstrations, providing the perfect atmosphere to celebrate the…