Mercedes Benz Menlyn

Acting Director of Centre for African Studies of Institute for International Studies at MGIMO University, Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Maya Nikolskaya: Africa makes its voice increasingly heard on global stage

In an exclusive interview with TV BRICS, the expert spoke about the growing role of the continent’s countries in world politics, prospects within BRICS and the industrialisation of Africa

TV BRICS | 22 August 2025

China to build maritime community with shared future in South China Sea with regional countries: report

This photo shows copies of the report titled "The Truths about the South China Sea" published in both Chinese and English by Xinhua Institute, a think tank affiliated with Xinhua News Agency. (Xinhua/Li Xin)
 

BEIJING, 21 August 2025 (Xinhua) -- China stands ready to work with regional countries to build a maritime community with a shared future in the South China Sea, according to a think tank report issued early this June.

Celebrating Singapore's Diamond Jubilee 

21 August 2025

Zainal Arif Mantaha, High Commissioner of Singapore to South Africa, and Jennifer Cheng hosted a vibrant celebration to commemorate SG60 – the diamond jubilee of Singapore.

External forces instigator undermining China's relations with countries in South China Sea region: report

 
Participants read the report titled "The Truths about the South China Sea" at a seminar in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 21, 2025.


BEIJING, 21 August 2025 (Xinhua) -- In recent years, external forces led by the United States have leveraged the South China Sea issue as a means to contain China, instigating claimant states to provoke China, according to a report released on Thursday.

U.S. lie-monger fabricating falsehoods to smear China on South China Sea issue: report

BEIJING, 21 August (Xinhua) -- The United States has played the disgraceful role of a sheer lie-monger on the South China Sea issue, according to a report released on Thursday.

Princess Stella Sigcau II to be Honored with the Prestigious Women of Impact Award

21 August 2025
by Kirtan Bhana - TDS

Her Royal Highness Princess Stella Sigcau II, a proud descendant of the illustrious AmaMpondo royal lineage, is set to be honored with the Women of Impact Award on August 29, 2025, at the Pretoria Ridge Conference Centre. This recognition celebrates her exceptional service to society, her tireless efforts in uplifting communities, and her steadfast commitment to empowering women and youth in South Africa and beyond.

From the Alps to the Karoo
Lessons 30-Year-Old South Africa Can Learn from 734-Year-Old Switzerland
 
by Kirtan Bhana – TDS | 19 August 2025
 
Lindt, the Swiss Chocolatier had a variety of sweet treats for guests to enjoy (photo: TDS)
 

Switzerland turned 734 years old this month. South Africa, in comparison, has only just celebrated 30 years of democracy. Yet, standing side by side, these two diverse, multilingual societies share more in common than might first appear. Switzerland’s long journey of unity in diversity, stability, and innovation offers South Africa valuable lessons as it continues its own path of transformation.

Putin held telephone conversations with Ramaphosa and Lula da Silva

TV BRICS | 19 August 2025

The parties discussed international issues

Russian President Vladimir Putin held telephone conversations with his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa and Brazilian leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. This is reported by the official website of the Russian President.

Ecuador Celebrates Independence Amid Signs of Economic Recovery

Ambassador Mauricio Montalvo with the Ecuadorian community (photo supplied)


TDS - 19 August 2025

Ecuador’s economy registered cumulative growth of 3.9% through June 2025, with 2.8% year-on-year growth. Non-oil exports set a new record at USD 14.491 billion in the first half of 2025, while total imports rose 11% on higher purchases of raw materials, capital goods and consumer goods. The trade balance posted a record USD 4.166 billion surplus over the same period last year. 

Bharat Rising, An Ancient Civilization Shaping a Modern Power

by Kirtan Bhana - TDS

Raising a toast to the well-being of the people of India and South Africa are Indian High Commissioner Prabhat Kumar and Minister Solly Malatsi of Communications for South Africa at a reception celebrating India's 79th Independence Day in Pretoria (photo: TDS)
 

18 August 2025

Since the end of colonial occupation, India—Bharat—has walked the path of self-sufficiency with a vision rooted in its ancient wisdom and skills, passed carefully from generation to generation. This journey, shaped by the resilience of its people, has been guided by the principles of the Swadeshi Movement, launched on 7 August 1905, which called for the strengthening of indigenous industries. It is a call that continues to echo powerfully in the national consciousness as India celebrated its Independence on 15 August.

19th Mpondo Culture and Heritage Festival and 17th Reed Dance 

HRH Stella Sigcau 

18 August 2025

AmaMpondo nation will be celebrating 19th commemoration of the annual Mpondo Culture and Heritage Festival which will take place on 13-14 September 2025 at Lwandlolubomvu Great Place Matshona Village, Ntabankulu, Mpondo Kingdom, Eastern Cape Province. 

Reception held in South Africa's Cape Town to mark victory of World Anti-Fascist War


Guests visit a photo exhibition commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War in Cape Town, South Africa, Aug. 15, 2025. (Xinhua/Wang Lei)


The Chinese Consulate-General in Cape Town, the legislative capital of South Africa, hosted a reception on Friday to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

  1. A New Dawn for Tibet: The 60th Anniversary of the TAR
  2. Fidel Castro’s Eternal Flame of Revolution
  3. Putin and Lula strengthen partnership for BRICS in telephone conversation
  4. South African tea and food products to be showcased during the Hong Kong International Tea Fair and Hong Kong Food Expo
  5. Tunisia's grain сollection surpasses five-year average
  6. SA reaffirms support for global treaty to tackle plastic pollution
  7. President of Ethiopia Taye Atske Selassie: relations between Ethiopia and China become more effective on international stage
  8. Luanda to Host Heads of State-Level Infrastructure Financing Summit Under African Union Chairmanship
  9. Egypt adds 2,000 MW of renewable energy to national grid
  10. Foreign actors to undergo training in Russian theatre practices in Moscow
  11. Explainer | What to know about Open AI's latest GPT-5 model?
  12. Think tank report highlights China's ecological governance innovation, global impact   
  13. Report sheds light on global value of China's green push
  14. Russian Ambassador to South Africa speaks about professions in demand among South Africans in Russia
  15. New Development Bank highly appreciates Egypt's public procurement system
  16. Ethiopia strengthens green economy with electric transport expansion
  17. Supreme Head of Federation of Malaysia Sultan Ibrahim: We see Russia as partner we can trust
  18. Celebrating Singapore’s 60th From Swamp to Smart Nation
  19. List of Hainan FTP's prohibited import, export goods improves transparency, openness
  20. With independent customs operation, Hainan Free Trade Port poised to pioneer China's high-standard opening up
  21. Tariff-free benefits to expand when Hainan Free Trade Port launches island-wide independent customs operation
  22. ASEAN a Celebration of Unity, Growth, and Global Partnerships
  23. Vietnamese, Angolan Presidents hold talks in Luanda
  24. Honoring South African Excellence in the USA
  25. Celebrating the Black, Green, and Gold of Jamaica’s Independence

Page 43 of 61

Our Latest Articles

Main Menu


© 2011 - 2025 The Diplomatic Society | All Rights Reserved | Website Designed by The Website Hoster