insert_link Business / Economics S.A’s Ramaphosa Urges Stronger Trade and Investment with Angola S.A President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for stronger trade and investment ties between South Africa and Angola. Speaking during the state visit of Angolan president João Lourenço, Ramaphosa said both countries must explore new economic opportunities beyond the oil sector, particularly in areas such as infrastructure, agriculture, and renewable energy: today13 December, 2024
insert_link World New Caledonia separatists urge Paris to drop voting reform Separatists in French Pacific territory New Caledonia pressed Paris Monday to drop a planned voting reform that triggered weeks of deadly unrest. The Socialist Kanak National Liberation Front (FLNKS) -- named for the indigenous people who fear being marginalised by the changes -- said President Emmanuel Macron should "be clear in his words by stating clearly he will... abandon the constitutional reform", which has yet to be […] today3 June, 2024
insert_link Africa Ruto’s historic US visit faces scrutiny over domestic issues Kenya's President William Ruto is set to embark on a historic state visit to the US on 23 May 2024, marking the first visit by an African leader since Ghana’s John Kufuor in 2008. This visit underscores Ruto’s growing influence in the West and his role as a prominent voice for Africa. Since his election as president in 2022, Ruto has elevated his international profile through advocacy on climate issues […] today20 May, 2024
insert_link World Putin keen to visit North Korea soon Russian leader Vladimir Putin is eager to visit North Korea at an ‘early date’ according to North Korea state media. The reports by KCNA follow an official visit by North Korea’s foreign minister to Moscow last week. Chris Gilbert reports. today22 January, 2024
