Brazil’s Airports Among World’s Elite in 2023
Brazil impressively marked its presence on the global aviation map in 2023, with four of its airports ranking in the...
March 7, 2024Section
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Brazil and South Africa Collaborate on Revolutionary A-Darter Missile
South Africa reinitiates the A-Darter missile program, seeking Brazil's partnership due to initial funding challenges
February 28, 2024
Africa’s Economic Giants Compete for Top Spot
For more than ten years, Egypt, Nigeria, and South Africa have been rivals for the title of Africa's biggest economy
February 23, 2024
US Dollar Edges Up on Positive US Data
On a notable day, the US dollar rose slightly against the Brazilian real due to strong US economic reports
February 22, 2024
Africa’s Vaccine Revolution: A Roadmap to 2040
In a significant development, the African Union aims for 60% local vaccine production by 2040, steering towards health independence.
February 19, 2024
Brazilian President Accuses Israel of Palestinian Genocide
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva made a striking accusation against Israel during a press conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
February 19, 2024
Lula Pushes for BRICS Currency to Offset Dollar Dominance
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, alongside Egyptian President Abdel Fatah Al-Sisi, announced a move towards a BRICS common currency
February 15, 2024
Boost for Angola’s Diamond Sector with De Beers Pact
Today, Angola's National Agency for Mineral Resources, Endiama, and Sodiam inked a key deal with industry giant De Beers.
February 6, 2024
Brazil’s Renewed Focus on Africa
Brazil is ramping up its diplomatic efforts in Africa, a key region in President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's global...
February 1, 2024