An analysis by – Lawal Sale The occasion was the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit Plus in Tianjin, presided by Presided Xi Jinping. Over the meeting, President Xi spiritedly delivered a very important historic statement to the audience comprising leaders of countries of about half of the world’s population.Continue Reading
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa in Beijing. The leaders agreed to elevate bilateral relations to a new level of “enduring” partnership, according to a statement released by China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The talks were held on 4 September at the Great Hall ofContinue Reading
South Africa is holding talks on rescheduling joint naval exercises with Russia and China, initially planned for November, as their dates coincide with the G20 summit in Johannesburg, the South African Ministry of Defence press service reported. “Given the events related to South Africa’s G20 presidency, the Ministry ofContinue Reading
From 27 September, Aeroflot will resume regular flights from Moscow to the Seychelles, the airline’s press service reported. “Aeroflot, the Russian air carrier is resuming its direct flights from Moscow to the Seychelles and Sri Lanka ahead of the winter season,” the statement said. Flights to Mahé Island willContinue Reading
As Malawi approaches its 2025 general elections, nearly every voter is weighing the economy more heavily than ever. With inflation eating into household incomes, shortages of essential goods, and rising debt burdens, the choices made at the ballot box are expected to hinge less on party loyalty and more onContinue Reading
French energy company Total Energies, together with partners Qatar Energy and the Congolese national oil company SNPC, has been granted a license to explore the Nzombo field in the Republic of the Congo. This was announced in a company statement. Total Energies will hold a 50% stake in theContinue Reading
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting with Congo’s leader Denis Sassou Nguesso at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, the Kremlin press service reported. The talks took place as part of events marking the 80th anniversary of victory over Japanese militarism and the end of the Second WorldContinue Reading
Insights By H.E. Yu Dunhai On September 1, 2025, President Xi Jinping solemnly proposed the Global Governance Initiative (GGI) at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus Meeting held in Tianjin, China. With itsprofound insight into the times, broad humanistic commitment and clear value orientation, this initiative aims to address a pressingContinue Reading
News Investigators/ When China marks the 80th anniversary of its victory in WWII on Wednesday, the gathering in Tian’anmen Square will not be about swagger, but a moment of reflection on the challenges facing the world today. The occasion is meant to commemorate the immense human cost of a conflictContinue Reading
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) has drawn a development blueprint at its Tianjin Summit that concluded Monday, which will lead it to play a greater role in maintaining regional peace and stability, and in promoting shared prosperity. The summit saw the signing and adoption of a number of key documents,Continue Reading
