UN Centre for Sustainable Development is Launched in Ethiopia

(250215) -- ADDIS ABABA, Feb. 15, 2025 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 13, 2025 shows the buildings of the African Union (AU) Headquarters in Addis Ababa, capital of Ethiopia. (Xinhua/Michael Tewelde)

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… Continue reading UN Centre for Sustainable Development is Launched in Ethiopia

South African President Speaks of Africa’s Growing Role at G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Johannesburg

He called for the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Photo: Russian Foreign Ministry

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… Continue reading South African President Speaks of Africa’s Growing Role at G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Johannesburg

Maria Zakharova Describes Upcoming G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in South Africa as Landmark Event

The Russian delegation will be led by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Photo: Russian Foreign Ministry

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.… Continue reading Maria Zakharova Describes Upcoming G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in South Africa as Landmark Event

Under the Red Lanterns, the World Celebrates the Spring Festival

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… Continue reading Under the Red Lanterns, the World Celebrates the Spring Festival

USA’s Long History of Supporting Apartheid to Preserve White Economic Dominance: Trump’s Actions on South Africa Are No Surprise

Donald Trump’s Executive Order (EO) on ‘Addressing Egregious Actions of the Republic of South Africa’ (07/02/2025) is not a new development but a continuation of racist United States policies implanted on South Africa dating back decades. America is and has remained the godfather of oppression of Africans, Indigenous People and others within its borders, and… Continue reading USA’s Long History of Supporting Apartheid to Preserve White Economic Dominance: Trump’s Actions on South Africa Are No Surprise

Lula da Silva Advocates Hosting BRICS Summit and UN Climate Conference in Brazil

The Brazilian leader also announced that the country has opened 300 new markets for agricultural products abroad. Photo: Ricardo Stuckert / Government of Brazil

Brazil is committed to strengthening democracy, leading in the energy transition, and increasing investment attractiveness. This was stated by the country’s president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, during a press conference at the Palacio do Planalto, as reported by the Brazilian government’s press service. The head of state emphasised the significance of the upcoming 2025… Continue reading Lula da Silva Advocates Hosting BRICS Summit and UN Climate Conference in Brazil

SADC Leaders Isolate Rwandan President Paul Kagame, Rally Behind SA and DRC

The SADC leaders at the Extraordinary Summit of the Heads of State and Government on the security situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in Harare, Zimbabwe on 31 January 2025. The summit condemned the attacks on the South African soldiers and their DRC counterparts by the M23 rebels and Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF). Photo: SADC.

In a significant shift in African politics, leaders of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have decisively moved to isolate Rwandan President Paul Kagame following recent deadly attacks that have further exacerbated instability in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).  Kagame, whose government has long been accused of supporting the M23 rebel group in eastern… Continue reading SADC Leaders Isolate Rwandan President Paul Kagame, Rally Behind SA and DRC

India’s Investments in Zimbabwe Surpass US$600 Million

Zimbabwe and India have also maintained strong diplomatic ties in international forums. Photo: TV BRICS/Istock

Zimbabwe and India continue to deepen economic cooperation, with investments from Indian firms in Zimbabwe’s private sector now exceeding US$600 million. This is reported by ZBC News, a partner of TV BRICS. Speaking at the India Republic Day celebrations, India’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Bramha Kumar, highlighted the increasing economic footprint of Indian businesses in Zimbabwe.… Continue reading India’s Investments in Zimbabwe Surpass US$600 Million

Xi: Stable China-Russia Ties Will Help Address External Uncertainties

Chinese President Xi Jinping holds talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin via video link at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, January 21, 2025. Photo: Xinhua

Chinese President Xi Jinping said that a stable and resilient relationship between China and Russia will help address uncertainties in the external world during talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin via video meeting on Tuesday. Xi said that in 2025, he is ready to work with Putin to continue guiding China-Russia relations towards greater heights… Continue reading Xi: Stable China-Russia Ties Will Help Address External Uncertainties

From Hunter to Hunted: Europe’s Sudden Target of US Imperialism

For centuries, Europe was the architect of global imperialism, carving up foreign territories and subjugating populations in pursuit of dominance. Driven by a potent cocktail of ambition, religious zeal and racial superiority, the expansion of the European empire ranks amongst the worst human disasters, especially for the world’s subalterns. The empire was built on exploitation,… Continue reading From Hunter to Hunted: Europe’s Sudden Target of US Imperialism

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