The Presidents of Kazakhstan and Russia sign statement on Seven Foundations of Friendship between peoples and number of new agreements

The three-day state visit of the President of Russia to Kazakhstan is taking place during the V Eurasian Economic Forum and the meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council in Astana

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Photo: Soltan Zheksenbekov / Kazinform

29 May 2026

Following talks between the Presidents of Kazakhstan and Russia, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Vladimir Putin, in Astana, a number of new agreements were signed, including a joint statement on the Seven Foundations of Friendship and Neighbourliness between the peoples of Kazakhstan and Russia, an agreement on the terms of cooperation for the construction of a nuclear power plant (NPP) in Kazakhstan, and a roadmap for cooperation in the development of transport digitalisation. This was reported on the official website of the President of Kazakhstan.

Lamola defends multilateralism, says foreign policy must improve lives at home

27 May 2026

International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola says South Africa will continue pushing for reforms to global governance institutions while using foreign policy to drive economic growth and development at home. 

A return to the culture of going to the Cinema – South Africa and China 

By Kirtan Bhana and Anisha Pemjee – TDS 

28 May 2026 

The screening of Pegasus 3 and Blade of the Guardians: The Wind Rises in the Desert at Nu Metro Hyde Park in Johannesburg formed part of the “Silk Road Lights” Chinese Film Overseas Screening and Promotion initiative hosted by China Media Group (CMG), offering South African audiences an exciting glimpse into the dynamism and growing global reach of contemporary Chinese cinema. 

SADC pushes for regional self-reliance amid energy, debt and migration pressures

25 May 2026

Southern African Development Community (SADC) leaders have called for greater regional self-reliance, collective investment and deeper economic integration as the region confronts mounting geopolitical and economic pressures.

International Security Forum highlights health of nations as key to global stability
Experts called for stronger international coordination and cooperation in addressing global health threats
TV BRICS

27 May 2026

The International Security Forum, held under the auspices of the Security Council of Russia, has opened in the Moscow Region. TV BRICS is serving as the international media partner of the event.

Expert: Oman grain hub project and new logistics routes expand opportunities for BRICS cooperation with Africa
The role of new financial mechanisms, such as the BRICS Bridge, is highlighted as a factor in deepening partnership with the continent
TV BRICS

27 May 2026
The establishment of a grain hub in Oman will, in the future, make it possible to increase supplies of Russian grain to East African countries, while the recently launched liner service on the Novorossiysk – Lagos – Dakar route is already reducing cargo delivery times to 21 days. This assessment of the current state of Russian-African logistics projects was given in an exclusive comment to TV BRICS by Russian international economist and Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS), Vitaly Melyantsev.

Ghana @ 69:  Media and Its Role in Nation Building
FiiFi Netty

28 May 2026

Over the years, Ghana’s media landscape has experienced profound transformation, moving through state-owned and control, restrictions, and eventual liberalisation. From the First Republic to the current Fourth Republic, the media has consistently played a vital role in shaping the country’s democratic development.

Cameroon - Celebrating Unity, Resilience and African Possibility

TDS - 25 May 2026

At a vibrant and colourful reception marking Cameroon’s National Day on May 20, Cameroon’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Solomon Azoh-Mbi delivered a reflective and forward-looking address that celebrated the enduring spirit of a nation forged through diversity, resilience and unity.

Things Fall into Place
Africa’s Long Return to the Centre of History

By Kirtan Bhana and Anisha Pemjee

25 May 2026
There are moments in history when events that once appeared isolated begin to reveal themselves as part of a larger civilisational pattern. What seemed fragmented suddenly aligns. Political shifts, economic integration, cultural awakenings and geopolitical realignments begin moving in concert. In Africa today, things are falling into place.

NEPAD at 25: AUDA-NEPAD Reflects on Continental Development and Calls for Faster African Integration

TDS - 24 May 2026

The African Union Development Agency-NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD) has marked 25 years since the launch of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD), reflecting on a quarter century of programmes aimed at advancing infrastructure, agriculture, governance, health, industrialisation and regional integration across the continent.