Xi Jinping urges stable, healthy and sustainable development of China-US relationship

CGTN - 14-May-2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with US President Donald Trump at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Thursday.

Transformation not seen in a century is accelerating across the globe, and the international situation is fluid and turbulent, said Xi.

Positioning Africa to Lead a New Global Economy - Alamein Africa Forum

By Kirtan Bhana

13 May 2026

At a pivotal moment for the African continent and the wider global economy, an important diplomatic and economic engagement hosted at Egypt House in Pretoria placed Africa’s future squarely at the centre of international discourse. Convened by Ambassador of Egypt Ahmad Sharief, the reception titled 'African Opportunity and Partnership: In Promotion of the Alamein Africa Forum' introduced the vision and ambition behind the inaugural Alamein Africa Forum GO63, to be held in El Alamein from 25–27 June 2026 alongside the 2026 African Union Mid-Year Summit.

Ronald Lamola in India for BRICS 

TDS – 13 May 2026

South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, is in New Delhi to participate in the BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs and International Relations Meeting taking place on 14 and 15 May under India’s 2026 BRICS chairship.

United States, Mexico and Canada Celebrate Bafana Bafana Ahead of FIFA World Cup

Pretoria, South Africa - 13 May 2026

U.S. Ambassador L. Brent Bozell III, Mexican Ambassador Sara Valdés, and Canadian High Commissioner James Christoff co-hosted a reception in honor of South Africa’s national football team, Bafana Bafana, as it prepares for the FIFA World Cup.

India and South Africa deepen scientific cooperation through astronomy partnership

BRICS collaboration expands as researchers prepare joint telescope technology projects and upcoming astronomy meetings

TV BRICS - 13 May 2026

India and South Africa are strengthening bilateral scientific cooperation with a renewed focus on astronomy and space research, reports IANS, a partner of TV BRICS.

The Fires of Industry Must Burn Again

By Ayanda Holo - BRICS Channel Africa

12 May 2026

In the cold industrial winds of Saldanha Bay, the furnaces still seem to remember. They recall the roar of production, the first whistle of the shift, trucks loaded with mineral wealth, and livelihoods built on the dignity of work.

World Press Freedom Day (May 3): A Global Reflection on Free Expression
by Fiifi Netty

11 May 2026

World Press Freedom Day is a global observance established by the United Nations. It was proclaimed in 1993 by the UN General Assembly to celebrate the role of the media, with the first official commemoration held on May 3, 1994.

Victory Day Remembered Amid a World Still at War

By Anisha Pemjee and Kirtan Bhana

8 May 2026

Eighty-one years after the guns of the Second World War fell silent across Europe, the lessons of that conflict remain deeply relevant in a world once again marked by growing geopolitical tension, military confrontation and ideological division.

Africa and Japan, Symbiotic in a Changing World

By Kirtan Bhana and Anisha Pemjee

7 May 2026

The recent four-nation African tour by Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi which included Kenya, Angola, Zambia and South Africa was far more than a diplomatic courtesy visit. It was a strategic recognition that the future of the global economy, industrial production, energy security and technological advancement is increasingly intertwined with the rise of Africa.

Reparations Must Help Address Africa’s Colonial Legacy, Says Ramaphosa

7 May 2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for meaningful reparatory justice for Africa, arguing that the lingering effects of colonialism and slavery continue to shape inequality, poverty and underdevelopment across the continent. In his latest letter to the nation marking Africa Month, Ramaphosa reflected on the enduring impact of colonial exploitation and the transcontinental slave trade, while urging former colonial powers to support Africa’s development through tangible measures of redress. “Even as we celebrate our continent’s vibrancy and dynamism, we are mindful of the legacy of Africa’s colonial past and how it continues to shape our continent’s fortunes,” he said.

Russian and Chinese tax authorities integrate digital systems

What do experts say about the technological integration of the two countries’ tax services and the Golden Tax? Could cooperation between Russia and China become the first step towards a unified BRICS tax database? Read more in the TV BRICS article

TV BRICS - 7 May 2026

Two tax systems, one digital framework
On 21 April 2026, Head of the Federal Tax Service of Russia Daniil Egorov and Commissioner of the State Taxation Administration of China Hu Jinglin signed a Memorandum of Understanding. In practice, the document launches a process of deep technological integration between the two countries. It outlines key areas of cooperation in tax administration, including the exchange of experience in digital transformation, the organisation of joint training programmes, and coordination at the international level.