Diplomatic Relations

S.A union COSATU Questions AfriForum’s U.S. Engagements

COSATU's central executive committee has noted the latest headlines that a delegation from AfriForum had once again a meeting with officials from the United States’ administration. AfriForum and Solidarity met with US officials on Tuesday to secure funding for a separate Afrikaner settlement and community infrastructure in South Africa. Cosatu’s spokesperson, Zanele Sabela says the federation reiterates its stance and stands firmly behind president Cyril Ramaphosa and government in defence […]

1 March, 2025 44

Business / Economics

Putin to Skip 2025 G20 Summit in South Africa

Russian president Vladimir Putin will not attend the 2025 G20 summit in South Africa, as previously anticipated. The decision follows a pending arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court over alleged war crimes. South Africa, a signatory of the ICC’s Rome Statute, maintains neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine war but continues ties with Moscow. Putin previously skipped the 2023 BRICS summit in Johannesburg due to similar legal concerns. The ICC […]

22 February, 2025 42

World

Pakistan Denies Harassment of Afghan Refugees

Pakistan has rejected claims that Afghan refugees are being harassed and intimidated as part of a wider crackdown on illegal migrants in the country. Islamabad is in the middle of carrying out a mass repatriation drive, with an aim to expel millions of Afghans in the coming months. The latest controversy is only the latest flash point between the neighbours. Hira Mustafa has more.

21 February, 2025 24

South Africa

South Africa’s President to finalise the names of international envoys

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa will this week finalise the names of international envoys to be dispatched to various countries to clarify his country’s foreign and domestic policies. This comes after US president Donald Trump halted aid funding to the country over the Expropriation Act, and offered refugee status to Afrikaners. In an interview with eNCA, deputy president Paul Mashatile says the envoys will be a broad delegation:

17 February, 2025 52

Africa

AU Summit Focuses on Conflict Resolution and Self-Reliance

The 38th African Union Summit has commenced in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, bringing together leaders from all 55 member states. Key discussions will address ongoing conflicts across the continent and strategies to reduce dependence on foreign aid, especially in light of US funding cuts and its withdrawal from the World Health Organization. Additionally, the summit will see the election of a new AU chairperson, with Kenya’s Raila Odinga, Djibouti’s Mahmoud Ali […]

13 February, 2025 15

World

China says will protect its own interests in face of U.S. ‘bullying’

China says will protect its own interests in face of U.S. 'bullying', signalling a change in tone following the Trump administration's imposition of a new 10% tariff on Chinese goods. China's commerce ministry says the new tariffs will exacerbate global trade tensions. Laura Westbrook has more from Hong Kong.

7 February, 2025 34

Namibia

Oil, trade, and tourism top agenda at Namibia-Nigeria talks

Namibia is set to host the Fifth Session of the Namibia–Nigeria Joint Permanent Commission of Cooperation in Windhoek from today until 7 February 2025. The high-level meeting aims to strengthen bilateral relations between the two nations, particularly in the sectors of health, education, agriculture, oil, and gas. Namibia previously called for the revival of the joint commission to cement collaboration in areas of mutual interest. Speaking ahead of the […]

5 February, 2025 49

Business / Economics

Solidarity Warns SA Could Lose AGOA Trade Benefits

Trade union Solidarity says South Africa risks losing its African Growth and Opportunities Act trade benefits with the United States due to poor diplomatic relations. The union blames the government’s ties with China, Russia, and Iran, along with policies like the Expropriation Act, for straining US relations. Solidarity’s Jaco Kleynhans vows to continue lobbying for AGOA’s renewal this year to safeguard over 500-thousand jobs:

5 February, 2025 59

Namibia

Trump Reinstates Cuba on Terrorism Blacklist

The Trump administration has reversed the Biden administration’s decision to remove Cuba from the State Sponsor of Terrorism list. In a report compiled by One Africa Tv NewsOnOne's Ellen Shihepo, Cuban Ambassador to Namibia, Sergio Vigoa de la Uz, stated that Cuba had anticipated the possibility of Trump overturning Biden’s decision and is prepared to respond accordingly.

30 January, 2025 42