Guinea-Bissau seeks to deepen media cooperation with China to diversify international communication - Minister

 
Guinea-Bissau's Minister of Social Communication Florentino Fernando Dias speaks during an interview with Xinhua in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, April 24, 2025.(Xinhua/Si Yuan)

BISSAU, April 26 (Xinhua) -- Guinea-Bissau places great importance on developing media cooperation with other countries, particularly with China, hoping to strengthen bilateral relations through deepening exchanges in the field of information dissemination, said Florentino Fernando Dias, Guinea-Bissau's Minister of Social Communication.

Viaje 5: Filipinism — A Vibrant Celebration of Filipino Artistry 

by Anisha Pemjee

25 April 2025

The Embassy of the Philippines in South Africa, in collaboration with Kunst ArtFilipino, has unveiled Viaje 5: Filipinism – What Makes Art Filipino, an art exhibition that explores the essence of Filipino identity through a rich tapestry of visual expression. Held at the Javett Art Centre at the University of Pretoria, the exhibition runs until 30 April, inviting art lovers, cultural enthusiasts, and the general public to experience the bold and heartfelt visions of four renowned Filipino artists.

SA, Lesotho deepen bilateral cooperation at Bi-National Commission

24 April 2025

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa and Lesotho are making strides in cooperation on water resource management. The President was delivering opening remarks at the occasion of the second session of the Lesotho-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC). He highlighted the Lesotho Highlands Water Project as a good example of how two friendly countries can collaborate to the benefit of its peoples. 

China's policy support boosts private sector's healthy development

A visitor introduces a Chery (a famous Chinese private owned company )flying car via live-streaming during the 21st Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition in east China's Shanghai, April 23, 2025. Themed "Embracing Innovation, Empowering the Future," the exhibition, also known as Auto Shanghai 2025, kicked off here on Wednesday, attracting nearly 1,000 noted enterprises from 26 countries and regions. (Xinhua/Wang Xiang)

BEIJING, 24 April 2025 (Xinhua) -- China's private sector saw robust industrial output growth in the first quarter of 2025, with its investment in manufacturing and innovation-driven development also accelerating. The sector, constituting more than 90 percent of enterprises in the world's second-largest economy, has forged ahead with steady expansion as the country reaffirms unswerving support for the sector's growth amid challenges and difficulties.

China, Kenya elevate ties as Xi, Ruto hold talks

 
Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a welcome ceremony for Kenyan President William Ruto at the square outside the east gate of the Great Hall of the People prior to their talks in Beijing, capital of China, April 24, 2025. Xi held talks with Ruto, who is on a state visit to China, in Beijing on Thursday. (Xinhua/Yue Yuewei)

BEIJING, 24 April 2025 (Xinhua) -- China and Kenya decided on Thursday to elevate their ties to a China-Kenya community with a shared future for the new era.

Strengthening the Partnership between Russia and South Africa

23 April 2025

South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola was on a two-day Working Visit to the Russian Federation. During his visit to Moscow, Minister Lamola met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, and he co-chaired the 18th Session of the Joint Inter-Governmental Committee on Trade and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) alongside Mr Alexander Kozlov, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation. 

Vietnamese Party chief holds phone talks with ANC leader, South African President

23 April 2025

Hanoi (VNA) - General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam on April 22 held phone talks with President of the African National Congress (ANC) and President of the Republic of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa.

Taiwan’s Path Forward Lies in Reunification: A Historical, Political, and Global Perspective

by Kirtan Bhana - TDS

22 April 2025

The advantages of being part of a unified and peaceful China are abundantly clear, particularly for the people of Taiwan. The People’s Republic of China (PRC) has offered consistent opportunities for economic prosperity, cultural flourishing, and regional stability under the framework of reunification. With China's rapid development, Taiwan stands to benefit immensely from deeper integration, cooperation, and the restoration of historical unity. However, the current political trajectory in Taiwan, led by the minority Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), threatens to derail these prospects, lured by misguided promises of protection and autonomy from Western powers—especially the United States—whose motivations are rooted more in geopolitical rivalry than in genuine concern for the island’s future.

Venezuela and South Africa strengthen Diplomatic relations and Solidarity 

by Kirtan Bhana - TDS

22 April 2025

On 14 April 2002 the people of Venezuela reinstated the democratically elected Presidency of Hugo Chávez after a failed coup d'état. The coup was widely understood to be tied to control over Venezuela’s oil industry, which Chávez had moved to nationalize and use for social development. This most sought after oil resource, of which Venezuela has the highest reserve of any other country in the world, has been both a blessing and the reason for the unintended challenges that this nation of 28 million people face on a daily basis.

Bridging Continents Through Education and Diplomacy: Prof. Anil Sooklal’s Dynamic Role in South Africa–India Relations

By Kirtan Bhana

22 April 2025

In a significant nod to the power of diplomacy in shaping global education and development, Professor Anil Sooklal, South Africa’s High Commissioner to India was honoured with the Diplomatic Excellence in Education and Development Award by the Confederation of Indian Universities. The accolade, jointly presented by premier institutions such as the World Academy of Higher Education and Development and the International Association Educators for World Peace, is reserved for diplomats whose contributions go beyond the ordinary—those who champion peace, sustainability, and cross-continental cooperation in meaningful and lasting ways.

India and Africa Strengthen Maritime Bonds through Empowerment and Strategic Cooperation

22 April 2025
TDS/PIB

Sailing towards shared horizons the ceremonial flag-off of INSV Tarini from Cape Town on 15 April 2025 marked more than just the final leg of an extraordinary circumnavigation mission; it symbolized the strength, resilience, and maritime resurgence of the Global South—led by the empowered women of India and embraced by African solidarity. As Lieutenant Commanders Dilna K and Roopa A embarked on their final stretch back to Goa, their presence in South Africa became a testament to India’s commitment to gender equality, indigenous innovation, and growing oceanic cooperation with Africa.