India Invests $57.35m in AI Centres of Excellence
India is strengthening its commitment to artificial intelligence (AI) with a $57.35 million investment in three new Centres of Excellence (CoEs), according to IANS, a partner of TV BRICS. Finance…
Russia’s Expanding Footprint in Africa – A Complex Web of Opportunity and Risk: African Narratives Report
A new report delves into the multifaceted nature of Russia's growing military and political influence across Africa, exploring the motivations, strategies, and potential pitfalls of Moscow's engagement with the continent.…
Scholars from 25 Countries Convene in Moscow to Discuss Global South Cooperation
Scholars from 25 countries gathered at Moscow State University for the International Scientific and Practical Conference, "Russia, Brazil, and Africa: Strengthening Cooperation of the Global South." The hybrid event, hosted…
Gaza emergency housing estimated at $6.5bn, reconstruction needs far higher
The Palestinian government estimates that emergency housing for residents of the Gaza Strip will cost $6.5bn, according to a government official. This figure covers the immediate needs of providing mobile…
Al-Mashat, Kovaly explore Egypt’s potential as grain hub for Ukrainian exports to Africa
Egypt's potential as a regional grain hub for Ukrainian exports to Africa took centre stage in a Monday meeting between Egyptian Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation, Rania…
Egypt’s Abdelatty, EU’s Kallas discuss Gaza ceasefire, strengthened strategic partnership
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas spoke by phone on Sunday evening to address the Gaza situation, regional security…
Egyptian Foreign Minister meets with Bahraini Crown Prince, Foreign Minister
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with Bahraini Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa and Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani in Manama on Monday.…
Al-Sisi reviews efforts to enhance higher education, scientific research
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi met on Monday with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Ayman Ashour, Presidential Advisor for Urban Planning Amir Sayed Ahmed,…
MSMEDA allocates EGP 50m to boost small-scale craftsmen projects
Basel Rahmy, CEO of the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Development Agency (MSMEDA), and Adel El-Naggar, Governor of Giza, attended the signing of a microfinance contract between MSMEDA and the…
Al Tadamun Microfinance pumps EGP 2.4bn funding in 2024
Al Tadamun Microfinance Foundation, a leading micro-enterprise funding institution for women, provided financing worth approximately EGP 2.4bn in 2024, compared to EGP 2.34bn in 2023. This initiative aligns with the…
