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‘Across Mountains and Seas, Shared Prosperity in the Digital and Intelligent Age’
China-Africa Publishing Association launched to deepen knowledge exchange, cultural understanding and cooperation in the digital and intelligent age

Ms. Wang Fang, Secretary of the CPC Committee of FLTRP Group, Chair of the Board of FLTRP Group and President of FLTRP

By Kirtan Bhana | The Diplomatic Society

25 September 2026

A Season of Reunion and Shared Understanding
The launch of the China-Africa Publishing Association takes place at a particularly meaningful time in the Chinese cultural calendar, around the Mid-Autumn Festival, a traditional celebration associated with reunion, family, gratitude and the sharing of the full moon.

A Handbook for an Organisation in Transformation, the UN at 81

By Kirtan Bhana and Anisha Pemjee

Pictured (l-r) Aleta Miller – UN Women, Abigail Nolo -OHCHR, Jean-Nicolas Pquet-Rouleau – ICRC, Aino Humphrey – Counsellor Namibia High Commission, Dr Sanji Monageng – Botswana High Commissioner, Philip Hewitt – New Zealand High Commissioner, Ambassador Xoliswa Mabhongo, DDG for Global Governance and Continental Agenda at Dirco, Tegan Brink – Australian High Commissioner and Maria Gustava – Mozambique High Commissioner (photo: TDS)

22 September 2026

As world leaders gather in New York for the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, a significant publication launched in Pretoria offers a way of understanding the enormous institution at the centre of contemporary multilateral diplomacy.

Beijing Declaration Opens New Chapter in Africa-China Natural Diamond Cooperation

The South African State Diamond Trader/TDS/Kirtan Bhana

Ms Nosiphiwo Mzamo, CEO of the State Diamond Trader, Professor Lekoko S. Kenosi Botswana Ambassador to China, Tonata Itenge-Emvula Namibia Ambassador to China and Mr Lin Qiang President of Shanghai Diamond Exchange

21 September 2026

BEIJING, CHINA — A new chapter in cooperation between Africa's diamond-producing countries and China opened in Beijing on 15 September 2026, when South Africa joined Botswana and Namibia in signing the Beijing Declaration on Natural Diamonds and Sustainable Development. While placing provenance, beneficiation, skills and sustainable development at the centre of the industry's next chapter, it linked it to China’s jewellery market.

Balthasar Staehelin, Personal Envoy of President to China and Head of Regional Delegation for East Asia of International Committee of Red Cross: “We see BRICS as a format centred around a constructive agenda of jointly addressing global challenges”

The ICRC representative discusses international cooperation, humanitarian diplomacy, digital innovation and the growing role of young people in humanitarian action across BRICS countries

Balthasar Staehelin (photo source: Archive of the International Committee of the Red Cross)

The International Committee of the Red Cross delegation in China marked its 20th anniversary in 2025. How has the organisation’s work in the country evolved over these years? Which areas are now among the key priorities?

UrFU Hosts Discussion on Unique 1984-1985 Ural Youth Initiative in Support of Anti-Apartheid Fighters

by Mikhail Kosarev

18 September 2026

A round table titled "Ural – South Africa: A Bridge of Solidarity" took place at the Ural Federal University (UrFU) in commemoration of the famous initiative undertaken by Soviet youth from Sverdlovsk (now Yekaterinburg) in 1984–1985 to support those fighting against apartheid in South Africa.

Malaysia Marks National Day, Malaysia Day in South Africa

Malaysia’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Datuk Yubazlan Yusof with Acting Deputy Director-General for Asia and the Middle East at the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), Ambassador Dave Malcomson, who was bestowed a tanjak at the event

18 September 2026

Malaysia’s 69th National Day and 63rd Malaysia Day were celebrated in Pretoria on 15 September with a reception highlighting growing Malaysia-South Africa ties alongside the country’s rich culture and heritage.

BRICS Plus Delhi Declaration - From Multilateralism to a New Architecture of Cooperation

Leaders of BRICS Countries in a Tree Planting ceremony during the BRICS Leaders' Summit held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, India (photo: Siyabulela Duda/GCIS)

By Kirtan Bhana, The Diplomatic Society

The 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi marks an important stage in the evolution of a grouping that has changed considerably since Brazil, Russia, India and China first gave political expression to the BRICS concept. With the subsequent inclusion of South Africa and the more recent expansion across Africa, the Middle East and Asia, BRICS has become considerably more representative of the developing world and of the changing distribution of economic and political influence.

Top leaders agree on major orientations to deepen Việt Nam–Russia ties

VNA - 14 September 2026

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam Central Committee and President Tô Lâm and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed on major orientations to deepen the Việt Nam–Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with a focus on economic, energy, defence, science and technology, education and people-to-people cooperation.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam Central Committee and President Tô Lâm (left) had talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on September 9. — VNA/VNS Photo Thống Nhất

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

BY DESTA GEBREHIWOT - Deputy Editor, Ethiopian Herald

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (photo: EAM)

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

Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba (photo: cubaminrex.cu)

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

Indian Prime Minister addresses closed session of BRICS Summit in New Delhi (Photo source: screenshot from the Summit broadcast on Prasar Bharati)

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.

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