Empowering Africa’s Creatives

The AU Women and Youth Financial and Economic Inclusion Initiative Creative Sector Cohort “Afri’Talent” Launch

17 January 2025 

To address critical gaps in access to skills development, funding, and mentorship within the African creative sector, the African Union Commission’s Women, Gender, and Youth Directorate launched the Women and Youth Financial and Economic Inclusion (WYFEI 2030) Initiative's Creative Sector Cohort, "Afri'Talent", in partnership with Tikera Africa and FIT Africa. The launch took place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in the presence of Dr. Monique Nsanzabaganwa, Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Amb. Albert M. Muchanga, AU Commissioner for Economic Development, Tourism, Trade, Industry, and Mining (ETTIM), AU Member States Representatives, selected cohort participants from East Africa, key partners and young entrepreneurs.

Star College Class of 2024 Shines with 100% Pass Rate and Exceptional Results Across Campuses

By Turkmen Terzi 

16 January 2025

Star College's 2024 matriculants have once again proven their excellence, with remarkable results across all campuses. From Cape Town to Pretoria and Durban, students achieved 100% pass rates and demonstrated exceptional academic prowess, setting a new standard of success.

Chinese netizens welcome influx of "TikTok refugees

BEIJING, 16 January 2025 (Xinhua) -- Chinese internet users on a popular social networking platform have noticed a sudden influx of foreign newcomers who claim to have migrated from TikTok due to concerns about a potential ban by the U.S. government within the week.

Lifting Anti-Cuba Sanctions Step in Right Direction, Yet Many Sanctions Remain - Havana

MOSCOW, 15 January 2025 (RIA Novosti) - Partial lifting of US sanctions against Cuba and the removal of the country from the list of state sponsors of terrorism may be a step in the right direction; however, dozens of sanctions remain in place, violating the rights of the island's population, the Cuban Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.

SA hosts G20 Framework Working Group meeting

15 January 2025

Technical meetings under the Group of 20 (G20) Finance Track have begun this week with a meeting of the Framework Working Group (FWG). This after South Africa kicked off its G20 Presidency with the hosting of the G20 Sherpa and Finance Track Meetings in December 2024.

'TikTok refugees': Great divide between the public and the government

CMG - China Media Group

14 January 2025

The recent surge of foreign users flocking to a Chinese social media app Xiaohongshu, following the looming threat of TikTok's ban in the U.S., has given rise to the term "TikTok refugees." This mass migration to an alternative platform underscores a deeper divide between government policies and public sentiment. As Xiaohongshu climbed to the top of Apple's App Store on Monday, it became evident that many members of the public remain unconvinced by the government's rationale for targeting TikTok.

SA’s natural resources can drive inclusive growth: President Ramaphosa

13 January 2025

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa’s tourism sector, largely underpinned by its natural endowments, has great potential to drive inclusive growth. “As the festive season makes way for the start of the new year, many South Africans have been returning home from different parts of the country. Some people have been visiting family, while others have been exploring new places.

Drones illuminate the winter night in quake-hit Xizang, as 47,000 survivors relocated to shelters

CGTN - 13 January 2025

Indonesia becomes full member of BRICS

TDS

7 January 2025

The Brazilian government announced the formal entry of the Republic of Indonesia into BRICS as a full member on 6 January. Brazil, which holds the rotating presidency of the group for 2025, said that the BRICS leaders endorsed Indonesia’s candidacy during the Johannesburg Summit in August 2023, as part of the group’s expansion process for full members. 

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Namibia, China pledge to advance outcomes of FOCAC Beijing Summit

 
WINDHOEK, 7 January 2025 (Xinhua) -- Namibian President Nangolo Mbumba on Monday met with Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese Foreign Minister, in the city of Swakopmund, with both sides pledging to advance bilateral cooperation.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa Strengthens Ties with Algeria During State Visit

President Ramaphosa arrives at El Mouradia Presidential Palace in Algiers, Algeria and is received by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, during the Welcome Ceremony of the State Visit to the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria (photo: Jairus Mmutle/GCIS)

7 January 2025

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s state visit to Algeria from 6-8 December 2024 marked a significant step forward in the bilateral relations between South Africa and the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria. The visit highlighted the historical bond between the two nations, rooted in shared struggles for liberation and a mutual commitment to Africa’s development and unity.