Old Roots, New Routes, connecting continents through BRICS - Ethiopia and India 

BY DESTA GEBREHIWOT - 14 September 2026

Known for their ancient civilizations and rich indigenous cultures, Ethiopia and India have turned old trade routes into new foundations for an alliance connecting Africa and Asia. The longstanding ties between Addis Ababa and New Delhi go far beyond modern diplomacy, predating the opening of embassies and the raising of flags in each other's capitals.

BRICS Highlights Human Cost of Cuba Blockade

TDS - 14 September 2026

The BRICS Summit in New Delhi has drawn attention to the worsening humanitarian consequences of the economic, commercial and financial blockade against Cuba.

BRICS Summit in New Delhi outlines new mechanisms for cooperation in technology, security and economy

Heads of state call for the group's solutions to be made accessible to all countries of the Global South

BRICS leaders pose for a family photo (photo source: kremlin.ru)

TV BRICS - 14 September 2026

BRICS leaders addressed a session of the 18th BRICS Summit in the Outreach / BRICS Plus format in New Delhi. Participants presented a number of initiatives under the four priorities of India's Chairship – resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability. Partner countries of the group and representatives of regional and international organisations also took part in the session.

Narendra Modi proposes reforming global governance architecture and creating BRICS continuity mechanism

TV BRICS - 14 September 2026

Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi addressed a closed session of the BRICS Summit for the group's member countries, dedicated to inclusive global governance and strengthening multilateralism.

Assessing Rwanda-Russian Economic Partnerships
By Kester Kenn Klomegah, Moscow Bureau Chief, The Diplomatic Society

11 September 2026
 
Decades after Soviet's collapse, Russia and Rwanda share an excellent longstanding and growing multifaceted relationship, rooted in mutually beneficial cooperation, while sustaining ambition for raising levels of investment and trade, as well as educational exchanges. Rwanda recognizes Moscow as a reliable partner in their diplomatic ties. Rwanda's current Ambassador to Russia, Major General Joseph Nzabamwita, ahead of the forthcoming third Russia-Africa Summit, discussed aspects of the bilateral relations, highlighted existing challenges and future expectations. Here are the interview excerpts:

The Dragon’s Vision: China and the Future of Africa
By Fiifi Nettey, Media Consultant, Accra

11 September 2026
Africa is entering one of the most consequential periods in its modern history. Across the continent, cities are expanding, infrastructure is being built, digital technologies are transforming societies, young entrepreneurs are creating new businesses and governments are increasingly seeking partnerships that can accelerate economic growth, industrialisation and development.

Bois Caïman - The Night Haiti Began to Change the World

TDS - 9 September 2026

The Haitian Revolution occupies a singular place in the history of freedom. It was not simply a revolt against slavery, it was a revolution in which enslaved Africans defeated a colonial power, abolished slavery and established an independent republic.

BRICS+ accelerates trade through digital economy and technology sharing

Sameep Shastri calls for faster technology exchange, digital payments and single-window mechanisms to expand trade among BRICS+ countries

Photo source: ANI

TV BRICS - 9 September

BRICS+ countries can accelerate trade by strengthening technology sharing, digital payments and simplified trade mechanisms, Sameep Shastri, Chairman of the BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said in an exclusive interview with ANI, a partner of TV BRICS.

BRICS satellites protecting environment: how member countries are saving Earth from space

TV BRICS - 9 September 2026

BRICS countries are creating a satellite system for remote sensing of the Earth. How observations from space help address environmental challenges: identify threats, assess the scale and possible consequences of natural disasters, and prevent violations of environmental legislation – read here

Photo source: yalax / iStock

Remote sensing of the Earth

The world and the environment around us are changing faster than it may seem. City residents often complain about landfills and air pollution, but there are also global processes that are causing rapid changes in the environment.