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Xi Jinping drives China's relentless fight against desertification

BEIJING -- Beijing's spring sandstorms in Xi Jinping's childhood weren't just natural phenomena to him; they were a persistent nuisance.
"We had to wear thick masks," he once recalled. "If we left the windows open for just a day, the floor would be covered in a layer of gray." That gritty memory stuck, fueling not awe, but a profound drive for change.

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Lot-drawing ceremony is a traditional religious ritual and historical convention that must be upheld in reincarnation of Living Buddhas: signed article

BEIJING, 2 July 2025 (Xinhua) -- The following is a signed article by Liu Huan, an assistant research fellow at the Institute of Ethnology and Anthropology, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.

Lot-drawing ceremony is a traditional religious ritual and historical convention that must be upheld in reincarnation of Living Buddhas

Russia advocates for multilateralism and stronger UN at G20 Sherpa meeting

27 June 2025

Russia’s G20 Sherpa, Svetlana Lukash, has highlighted the importance of multilateralism for ensuring global stability and sustainability, calling for ongoing dialogue and the strengthening of the United Nations.

Lamola warns of rising global tensions and urges diplomatic solutions

27 June 2025

South African International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola has issued a stark warning about escalating global tensions, stressing the critical need for diplomatic intervention and multilateral cooperation.

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South African delegation visits fruit terminal in St. Petersburg

26 June 2025

A South African delegation led by Deputy President Paul Mashatile visited the port infrastructure of St. Petersburg. The guests were shown a modern terminal designed to store up to 11,000 tonnes of fruit at a time.

A Call for Unity, Dialogue, and National Dignity in Honour of Our Late President, His Excellence Dr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu

By Willah Joseph Mudolo
26 June 2025
As Zambia navigates one of the most delicate and painful chapters in its modern history, I am compelled to speak not merely as a citizen, but as a patriot who loves this land and who believes deeply in the moral and spiritual fibre that binds us together. The passing of our former Head of State, His Excellency Dr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu, has struck the heart of our nation. It has forced us to confront not only our grief, but also our values, our governance, and our collective identity as Zambians.

Nigeria and Brazil Hold Second Strategic Dialogue Mechanism in Abuja 

25 June 2025 

by Oru Leonard - newsdotafrica 

The Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, OON, has welcomed high-level delegates to the 2nd Vice Presidential Strategic Dialogue Mechanism (SDM) between Nigeria and Brazil, which commenced on Monday, 23 June 2025, in Abuja.

Princess Nandile Ndamase of SAPRN on a Quest to Make a Difference in Rural Communities

SAPRN

26 June 2025

Flagstaff, Mpondo Kingdom born Princess Nandile Ndamase who is the Secretary General of the South African Royal Princesses Network (SARPN) is on a quest to contribute positively to the rural communities. Closest to her heart is the fight against GBV and economic development. 

Commemorating the Spirit of 1976, Youth in Dialogue, Discovery, and Diplomacy

by Kirtan Bhana - TDS

25 June 2025

Pretoria, South Africa – The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in South Africa paid tribute to the fearless youth of June 16 1976 with a vibrant cultural and diplomatic event titled “China–South Africa Youth Exchange Night.” Hosted in partnership with the National Press Club, the event served not only to honour a defining moment in South Africa’s liberation struggle, but also to inspire a new generation to rise to today’s global challenges through unity, creativity, and cooperation.

Constitutional Court a beacon of democracy

24 June 2025

“This year marks 30 years since the court convened for the first time, marking a new, bold chapter of our democratic journey. The imperative for the establishment of a specialised constitutional court was a key facet of the multiparty negotiations that preceded the democratic transition,” the President said in a call to all South Africans to “honour the proud history” of the Constitutional Court.

Expanding Water Cooperation between Tunisia and South Africa

24 June 2025

In collaboration with the Department of Science, Technology, and Innovation, the South African Academy of Sciences and the Capital of Science Diplomacy for Africa, the Embassy of the Tunisia in Pretoria, organized a Seminar about Water Management in Tunisia and South Africa, titled "The Role of Science Diplomacy on Knowledge and Expertise Sharing, Tunisia-South Africa Experience on Water Management as a Model", on June 19, 2025, at Pretoria International Convention Centre.