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Mozambican President Daniel Francisco Chapo: “We Consider Relations with Other Countries of South–South Cooperation, Especially BRICS, Extremely Important”

The leader of the republic shared Mozambique’s plans to boost the economy and strengthen cooperation with BRICS countries in an exclusive interview with TV BRICS CEO and Editor-in-Chief Janna Tolstikova

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TV BRICS - 2 November 2026

In 2025, Mozambique and Russia marked the 50th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. There are many platforms and formats devoted to fostering dialogue between Russia and African countries. One of them is the Russia–Africa Summit. How important is this summit in your view?

South African Consulate deepens economic engagements with Macao and Hong Kong

2 November 2026

The South African Consulate accredited to Hong Kong and Macao ends the year with aggressive implementation of economic diplomacy through various engagements including hosting two Trade and Investment Seminars (on 2 November in Macao and 27 November in Hong Kong) and participation of South African companies during the fin tech week from 2-6 November in Hong Kong.

Russia and Africa to expand youth cooperation

29 October 2026

The Roscongress Foundation has concluded a number of cooperation agreements with African youth and government organizations at the Russia–Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum. With a primary aim of developing ties between the youth of different countries and supporting joint initiatives, the agreements will open the door for more young professionals and entrepreneurs to take part in joint Russian-African partnerships.

Significant Moments for Highlighting Russia's multifaceted influence in Africa
By Kester Kenn Klomegah, Moscow Bureau Chief, The Diplomatic Society

Russian President Vladimir Putin at the plenary session - 28 October 2026

29 October 2026

Russia-Africa Summit, held in Moscow, highlighted Russia's continuing pivot to Africa, with an agenda to expand broadly an economic cooperation. It also reflects its Moscow's strategy of diversifying export destinations, prioritising the African market for its agricultural products and fertilisers and technology, amid the rapidly growing geopolitical tensions and uncertainty in global markets.

Unlocking Russia

From the Pacific shores of Vladivostok to the Baltic city of Kaliningrad, Russia is a country whose immense geographical scale, scientific ingenuity, cultural depth and human warmth reveal a story far richer than the headlines often suggest.

by Kirtan Bhana - TDS

Kirtan Bhana, founding editor of The Diplomatic Society visits the exhibition 'Journey Across Russia' at the media centre for the Russia - Africa Summit 2026 in Moscow (photo: TDS)

Moscow - 28 October 2026

There are countries one visits, countries one studies, and countries one must experience to begin to understand. Russia belongs firmly in the last category. Spanning approximately 9,000 kilometres from east to west and crossing eleven time zones, it is a land of extraordinary contrasts, where ancient traditions coexist with cutting-edge technology, immense natural landscapes sit alongside sophisticated urban centres, and centuries of history have helped shape a people known for their resilience, resourcefulness and capacity to endure.

Shifting Geopolitical Powers: Emerging Realities and Opportunities for Africa

By Kester Kenn Klomegah, Moscow Bureau Chief, The Diplomatic Society

John Mikatekiso Kubayi, Senior Researcher and South African Research Chair on African Diplomacy and Foreign Policy at the Faculty of Humanities, University of Johannesburg

28 October 2026

With the shifting geopolitical situation, Africa is still struggling to attain its economic sovereignty, while consistently fighting to abandon outdated and ineffective, bilateral and multilateral cooperation and collaboration formats with external powers, and moving towards a model of self-sufficiency and independency.

South African artists fly SA flag high during the Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo 2026

Pictured (l-r)Florence Lau, Director: Hong Kong Performing Arts Expi, Opera and Jazz singer Nomzekelo Jamakazi Bazana, Stella Sigcau, Consul: Political and Economic, South African Consulate, Hong Kong and storyteller, poet and singer Queen Bongi Kotta Ramushwana

26 October 2026

South African artists Nomzekelo Jamakazi Bazana and Queen Bongi Kotta Ramushwana flew the South African flag high during the Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo that took place from 9-13 October 2026. The event is one of the world’s leading performing arts marketplaces, showcasing indigenous music, opera, poetry and storytelling to international audiences in Hong Kong.

President Ramaphosa congratulates Brazilian President on re-election

26 October 2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa has, on behalf of the government and people of South Africa, extended his warm congratulations and well wishes to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his re-election for a historic fourth term.

Russia and Africa on a journey of Uncovering the Potentials for Trade, Investment and Economic Cooperation
By Kester Kenn Klomegah, Moscow Bureau Chief, The Diplomatic Society

File Photo - 2023 St. Petersburg Russia Africa Summit

26 October 2026

Russia and the entire African continent are currently preparing for the third Russia–Africa Summit, highly considered to increase political dialogue and raise bilateral economic cooperation. In coordination with the Executive Office of the President of the Russian Federation, has effectively reached the final phase of preparations. Work is being carried out in close cooperation with African partners, driven by a shared interest in the success of this upcoming highest-level meeting.

Waste recycling technologies: why are BRICS countries moving towards circular economy?

BRICS countries are actively discussing the transition to a circular economy. Why is this needed? Which national programmes and joint initiatives are already in place? And what still needs to be done? Read the TV BRICS report

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Benefits of a circular economy

A circular economy helps conserve resources, reduce the amount of waste and lower the costs of maintaining waste disposal sites. This system replaces the linear “production – use – disposal” model with a regenerative cycle and enables the global economy to reduce spending on virgin raw materials, saving tens of trillions of roubles.

Zimbabwe’s Raw Materials Sector: Technology, Investment, and Development

Zimbabwe possesses significant natural resources — from diamonds and platinum to fertile land. According to experts from the HSE University Centre for African Studies, solid minerals, ores, and precious stones have remained a crucial part of the country's exports for many years. However, researchers also point out the main risk of such economies: the high dependence of export revenues on the market conditions of individual commodities. The way out of this dependence lies through processing and industrial cooperation, and this is exactly the direction in which cooperation between Russia and Zimbabwe is moving today.

Opening Doors - Widening the access for young people through international partnerships.

By Nazeer Osman and Zubaida Osman

Mrs Gugu Motlanthe Executive Trustee of the Kgalema Motlanthe Foundation with Liberation Hub Zubaida Osman, Nazeer Osman and Yazeed Osman at AI for Girls bootcamps - digital skills education across South Africa

23 October 2026

On 16 June this year, fifty years to the day after the learners of 1976 walked out of their classrooms over the terms on which they would be taught, a hundred learners from five Soweto high schools spent a day with a set of AI tools and a straightforward brief. Identify a challenge where you live, and brainstorm solutions that do something about it.

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