SA’s Ramaphosa responds to Donald Trump’s threats

SA’s Ramaphosa responds to Donald Trump’s threats

South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa says the country will facilitate diplomatic talks with US president-elect Donald Trump, rather than engage in social media clashes over bilateral matters. This comes after Trump threatened to impose 100 percent tariffs on BRICS countries if they were to create a currency rival to the US dollar. Ramaphosa says the G20 presidency will see South Africa work closely with the US.

December 2, 2024 14

World

India rubbishes reports that link Modi to Sikh separatist killing in Canada

India has labeled a Canadian media report 'ludicrous' after it alleged Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in the know about plans to allegedly assassinate a Sikh separatist leader in Canada. Bilateral ties hit a new low earlier in the year, after Ottawa claimed Modi's right hand man and Home Minister Amit Shah was behind a campaign that targeted Sikh separatists on Canadian soil. Neha Poonia has more.

November 21, 2024 15

World

Ukraine conflict in focus at G20

Ukraine is the focus of the final day of the G20 summit in Brazil. It comes amid reports Ukraine has used US-made long-range missiles to strike far into Russian territory. Kate Fisher reports from Rio de Janeiro where the summit is being held.

November 20, 2024 15

World

Trump tells Putin to avoid escalation in Ukraine

U.S President-Elect Donald Trump has told his Russian counterpart to avoid an escalation in Ukraine according to a Washington Post report. The conflict could be one of the topics US President Joe Biden discusses when he meets Donald Trump at the White House this week. Our Washington Correspondent Jagruti Dave has more.

November 11, 2024 14

Africa

SA’s government denies Chinese pressure on Taiwan office relocation in Pretoria

South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation has denied claims that the government has been pressured by China to order the relocation of Taiwan’s office from Pretoria to Johannesburg. Taiwan’s Foreign minister, Lin Chia-lung, has accused South Africa of violating a 1997 agreement between the two countries. Dirco’s spokesperson, Chrispin Phiri, spoke to Newzroom Afrika.

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National Assembly speaker visits Cuba to cement ties

Speaker of the National Assembly, Professor Peter Katjavivi is on a week-long official visit to Cuba with the Cuba-Namibia Parliamentary Friendship Group. The visit intends to strengthen legislative cooperation and includes meetings with President Lazo Hernández and other key Cuban parliamentary leaders. Here is the Senior Public Relations Officer of the National Assembly, Sacky Kadhikwa.

October 21, 2024 14

South Africa

SA’s Ramaphosa says the current approach to world peace is unjust, unfair and unsustainable

South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa says at a time when the threats to international peace and security are many and complex, the world’s security can no longer be placed in the hands of a few major powers. He attended the United Nations General Assembly in New York last week. In his weekly newsletter, Ramaphosa said the current approach to world peace is unjust, unfair, and unsustainable, and the UN Security […]

September 30, 2024 37

World

Ukraine’s Zelensky holds bilateral meetings in the U.S.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky continues his US visit and is working to shore up more support for Kyiv. One of his aims is to convince Western leaders that lifting restrictions on long-range weapons is crucial for Ukraine's victory. Megumi Lim reports. The BBC further reports that Zelensky's visit to the US coincides with efforts from the White House to prepare a new $375m military aid package for Ukraine. Ukraine […]

September 24, 2024 25

Namibia

Namibia and Kenya renew diplomatic relations

Namibia hosted diplomatic consultations in Windhoek on Tuesday, 10 September 2024, led by Dr. Peya Mushelenga, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, and Musalia Mudavadi, Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs. Notable attendees included Deputy Executive Director Sabine Böhlke-Möller from the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation and the Head of Bilateral and Cooperation. The strong relationship between Kenya and Namibia dates […]

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