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South AfricaRoelf Meyer presents credentials to Trump as South Africa's US ambassador- South AfricaFrance denies pressure over South Africa G7 Summit exclusionFrance has rejected claims that external pressure influenced its decision to exclude South Africa from the upcoming G7 Summit, after conflicting statements from officials in Pretoria. South Africa said it had been removed from the guest list despite having received an invitation about two weeks…March 27, 2026
- South AfricaFrance withdraws Ramaphosa's G7 invitation after US threatens boycottFrance has revoked an invitation to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to attend the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains in June following sustained pressure from Washington, the South African presidency said on Thursday. Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya confirmed that the United States had…March 26, 2026
- WorldMutsvangwa calls for dialogue to end Middle East conflictZimbabwe’s ruling party spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa has called for diplomacy and international dialogue to resolve the escalating Middle East conflict, arguing that lasting peace depends on addressing the rights of the Palestinian people. Speaking at an Al-Quds Day solidarity event last…March 16, 2026
- South AfricaSouth Africa Urged to Take Firmer Line on Iran conflictSouth Africa has expressed concern about rising tensions in the Middle East following military action involving the United States and Israel against Iran, describing the situation as an escalating regional crisis. In a recent statement, the government said the current Iran conflict had been…March 9, 2026
- South AfricaANC joins global calls for maximum restraint over Middle East crisisSouth Africa’s governing party, the African National Congress (ANC), has added its voice to growing international calls for maximum restraint as tensions in the Middle East intensify following days of military exchanges. The appeal comes amid reports of sustained airstrikes involving Iran and…March 2, 2026
- WorldEU says Iran faces uncertain future after supreme leader's deathEuropean Union leaders have warned that the killing of Iran’s supreme leader could bring both opportunity and danger, describing the moment as potentially transformative while cautioning against the risk of wider instability. Speaking on Sunday, senior figures from the European Union said the…March 1, 2026
- South AfricaSouth Africans fighting in Russia-Ukraine war to pull outThe governments of South Africa and Russia have agreed to facilitate the withdrawal of South Africans fighting in Russia-Ukraine war to pull out, according to the South African presidency. Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said President Cyril Ramaphosa and Russian President Vladimir…February 11, 2026
- ZimbabweZimbabwe UNSC bid gains backing from 80 countriesZimbabwe says it has secured the support of at least 80 countries outside Africa for its campaign to win a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2027–28 term. The announcement was made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Amon Murwira, who…January 9, 2026
- USMacron warns United States is drifting from allies and global rulesFrench President Emmanuel Macron has accused the United States of gradually distancing itself from its allies and weakening the international rules-based order, in some of his most direct criticism yet of Washington’s recent foreign policy direction. Speaking during his annual address to French…January 9, 2026
- South AfricaFrom SA to Colombia: Trump, Bullying on the World StageTo anyone watching from South Africa, Donald Trump is a spectacle: loud, misinformed, and utterly embarrassing, ranting about other countries’ affairs with zero understanding of the facts. First it was his obsession with the myth of a white genocide. That was the moment many South Africans stopped…January 5, 2026
- USUS raises concerns over Afrikaners refugee processing in SASome US media organisations, including CNN, The Hill and Yahoo News, have reported that South African authorities briefly detained two American staff members involved in processing white Afrikaners seeking refugee status. According to the reports, the alleged incident took place at a temporary…December 17, 2025
- South AfricaSA prioritises rescue of citizens caught in Russia conflictThe South African government has reaffirmed that the safety of 17 South African nationals currently in Russia remains a top priority, as diplomatic engagements continue with Russian authorities to facilitate their safe return home. The group travelled to Russia last month and, according to…December 16, 2025
- South AfricaSouth Africa accuses US of double standards as tensions escalateSouth Africa has accused the United States of double standards as tensions between Pretoria and Washington continue to intensify following the announcement that South Africa will not be invited to G20 meetings under the US presidency. The exclusion was confirmed again last week, when US officials…December 5, 2025
- AfricaSupporters Back Hichilema Over Visit to TanzaniaLUSAKA, 4 November 2025- A section of online users in Zambia has rallied in defence of President Hakainde Hichilema after he attended the swearing-in ceremony of Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, whose leadership has been criticised over alleged election irregularities and suppression of…November 4, 2025
- South AfricaTaiwan Hits Back at South Africa With Chip Export LimitsTAIPEI- Taiwan has announced restrictions on the export of advanced technology to South Africa, in a move widely seen as retaliation for the downgrading of its representative office in the country. The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) in Taipei confirmed on Tuesday that shipments of 47 product…September 24, 2025
- South AfricaSouth Africa urges UN mediation after US strikes on IranJOHANNESBURG - South Africa has expressed deep concern over the United States military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, calling for the United Nations to lead peace efforts between Washington, Tehran and Tel Aviv. President Cyril Ramaphosa had hoped President Donald Trump would use American…June 22, 2025
- WorldIran Slams G7 Silence on Israel StrikesIran's Foreign Ministry denounced the G7's statement on the Israel-Iran conflict Tuesday, accusing world leaders of ignoring what it called Israel's "blatant aggression" against Iranian nuclear facilities and civilian targets. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said the G7 statement…June 17, 2025
- South AfricaZuma Criticises Ramaphosa's Trump Meeting as 'Foreign Interference'Former South African President Jacob Zuma has sharply criticised his successor President Cyril Ramaphosa's recent visit to the White House, arguing that the country should not seek American assistance to resolve domestic challenges. Zuma, addressing supporters of his MK Party in KwaMaphumulo over…June 2, 2025
- ZimbabweUK lifts sanctions on four Zimbabwe officialsFour senior Zimbabwean officials have been removed from UK sanctions lists in a move that could signal improving relations between London and Harare. The UK announced on Tuesday it was delisting Owen Ncube, Isaac Moyo, Godwin Matanga and Anselem Sanyatwe, along with state-owned Zimbabwe Defence…May 27, 2025
- South AfricaEFF condemns Trump-Ramaphosa meeting over Malema controversyPRETORIA, South Africa – The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has strongly condemned Wednesday's joint press briefing between South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and US President Donald Trump, claiming the diplomatic meeting devolved into a targeted discussion about EFF Commander-in-Chief…May 21, 2025
- USSouth Africa's New US Envoy Under Fire For Past Trump CriticismUS conservative media outlets have sharply criticised the appointment of Mcebisi Jonas as South Africa’s Special Envoy to the United States, citing remarks he allegedly made about former US President Donald Trump. The backlash follows an announcement by the South African Presidency confirming…April 16, 2025
- South AfricaRamaphosa Seeks Rasool’s Report on US ExpulsionPresident Cyril Ramaphosa has said South Africa’s ambassador to the US, Ebrahim Rasool, will return home to explain his expulsion by Washington on 14 March 2025, as the two nations grapple with a deepening diplomatic row. Speaking to reporters after a speech in Braamfontein at 13:00 local time…March 17, 2025
- South AfricaDA Urges Action as US Expels SA Ambassador RasoolWASHINGTON, D.C. – South Africa’s Ambassador to the United States, Ebrahim Rasool, was expelled on March 14, 2025, escalating diplomatic tensions and prompting the Democratic Alliance (DA) to warn of economic fallout with a key trade partner, amid disputes over geopolitical stances. The DA, South…March 15, 2025
- South AfricaZelensky to visit South Africa next monthUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will visit South Africa next month, the African country's presidency announced Friday. "President Zelensky will be visiting South Africa on the 10th of April," presidency spokesman Vincent Magwenya told AFP. The visit "is a continuation of ongoing…March 7, 2025
