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Africa’s Growing Global Influence Triggers US Resistance Before G20 Summit

JOHANNESBURG — Tensions are rising ahead of South Africa’s hosting of the G20 Leaders’ Summit, as the United States has reportedly pressed Pretoria and...

Chinese premier’s visit to Zambia focuses on reviving a Cold War-era railway to help mineral access

LUSAKA, Zambia — Chinese Premier Li Qiang will start a two-day visit to the southern African nation of Zambia on Wednesday that will focus...

Ramaphosa became a billionaire but doesn’t know how to grow the economy

Renowned political economist Moeletsi Mbeki says that Cyril Ramaphosa and other politicians don’t know how to grow South Africa’s economy. Mbeki shared his views for...

More than 150 Palestinians were held on a plane for around 12 hours in South Africa

JOHANNESBURG — South African authorities faced heavy criticism Friday after they held more than 150 Palestinians, including a woman who is nine months pregnant,...

Trump’s decision that the US boycott the G20 summit is ‘their loss,’ South Africa’s Ramaphosa says

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision that the United States government boycott the Group of 20 summit next weekend in...

Desperate Times: Lobbyists Push for Mbeki and Motlanthe to Contest ANC Presidency in 2027

JOHANNESBURG – The race for the African National Congress (ANC) presidency in 2027 is intensifying as influential party lobbyists reportedly approach former presidents Thabo...

Gabon court sentences former first lady and president’s son to 20 years in prison

LIBREVILLE, Gabon — Gabon’s former first lady and her son were sentenced in absentia by a special criminal court to 20 years in prison...

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema to Visit Zimbabwe in Bid to Deepen Bilateral Ties

LUSAKA – Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema will make a State Visit to Zimbabwe on Friday, 14 November 2025, at the invitation of President Emmerson...

Nigerian Army Chief Promises to Stop Trump

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — Nigeria’s new army chief promised to increase operations against “terrorists” in the country’s north on Friday, less than a week after...

South Africa takes over SADC chair after Madagascar coup leader pulls out

PRETORIA, South Africa – South Africa has assumed the chairmanship of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) after Madagascar’s junta leader, Colonel Michael Randrianirina,...

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