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South AfricaFrance withdraws Ramaphosa's G7 invitation after US threatens boycott- 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
- 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
- USTrump expands travel ban to 39 countriesPresident Donald Trump has signed a proclamation expanding the US travel ban to include nationals from 39 countries, a significant increase from the previous list of 19, the White House said on Tuesday. Under the new order, seven additional countries are subject to a full travel ban: Laos, Sierra…December 17, 2025
- 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
- South AfricaTrump bars South Africa from 2026 G20; Ramaphosa calls move regrettableSouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa described as "regrettable" U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement that South Africa will not be invited to the 2026 G20 summit, calling it a punitive measure based on misinformation. Trump said on Wednesday that South Africa would be excluded from next…November 27, 2025
- South AfricaSouth Africa to hand G20 presidency to US in Pretoria officeSouth Africa defended its decision to refuse handing over the G20 presidency to a United States embassy official, saying the diplomatic protocol for such a transfer shows appropriate respect to Washington despite the absence of senior American representatives. International Relations Minister…November 23, 2025
- South AfricaGovernment Probes Mysterious Arrival at OR TamboSouth Africa’s Minister of International Relations, Ronald Lamola, has confirmed that government authorities are still investigating the mysterious arrival of more than 150 Palestinians who landed at OR Tambo International Airport on Friday. The incident has raised diplomatic and security…November 18, 2025
- South Africa‘The G20 Will Take Place With or Without the US’ – MbalulaANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has strongly rejected claims by former US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio that the South African government is persecuting white Afrikaners. The controversy follows Trump’s announcement that the United States will boycott the upcoming…November 9, 2025
- South AfricaRamaphosa receives Malaysian honorary doctorate, second after MandelaSouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa received an honorary doctorate in international relations from Universiti Malaya on Monday, becoming only the second South African leader to receive the honor after Nelson Mandela 35 years ago. The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah, presented…October 27, 2025
- WorldRussia Says ‘No Alternative’ to Ukraine OffensiveMOSCOW, Russia- The Kremlin has insisted it has “no alternative” but to continue its military offensive in Ukraine, dismissing US former President Donald Trump’s description of Russia as a “paper tiger.” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made the comments on Wednesday, a day after Trump suggested…September 24, 2025
- South AfricaFormer SA president Mbeki calls for respect of sovereignty in multipolar worldFormer South African president Thabo Mbeki said countries pursuing national interests should respect sovereignty and United Nations principles as the world shifts toward multipolarity, aligning with views expressed by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Speaking to students at the University of…September 13, 2025
- South AfricaTrump skips South Africa G20, sends Vance to November summitPresident Donald Trump will skip the Group of 20 summit in South Africa this November and send Vice President JD Vance in his place, confirming speculation about his attendance at the first G20 meeting on African soil. Trump told reporters Friday he would not attend the Johannesburg summit…September 6, 2025
- BusinessZimbabwe Initiates Talks for BRICS MembershipHARARE- Zimbabwe has formally begun the process to join the BRICS group of emerging economies, following diplomatic discussions between Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Amon Murwira and Brazil’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Vilmar Rogeiro Coutinho Jr., in the capital on Monday. Brazil…June 25, 2025
- South AfricaMashatile defends R8m travel bill amid public outcryDeputy President Paul Mashatile has raked up close to R8m in expenditure on international trips since taking office in July 2024, with his office defending the expenses as necessary for advancing South Africa's global agenda. The revelation came through parliamentary responses detailing visits to…June 11, 2025
- ZimbabwePutin meets Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa during Victory Day celebrationsRussian President Vladimir Putin hosted his Zimbabwean counterpart Emmerson Mnangagwa at the Kremlin on Saturday as part of events marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. The meeting, held in the Grand Kremlin Palace, focused on strengthening bilateral relations between…May 10, 2025
- South AfricaRamaphosa Deliberates Over US Ambassador AppointmentSouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa will not be rushed into appointing a new ambassador to the United States following the expulsion of Ebrahim Rasool, despite lobbying from various stakeholders, presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya confirmed on Thursday. Magwenya emphasized that…March 20, 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
- ZimbabweAfrican Union Summit to Launch Major Reparations PushADDIS ABABA - The African Union (AU) summit aims to develop a "unified vision" for reparations, seeking financial compensation, formal acknowledgment of atrocities, and policy reforms. "Reparations is the hot topic in Addis Ababa," the AU's Economic, Social, and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC)…February 15, 2025
- South AfricaEFF Labels Musk 'Enemy' After Malema Criminal Declaration CallSouth Africa's Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) launched a blistering attack against Elon Musk after his call to declare the party's leader Julius Malema an international criminal.February 9, 2025
- South AfricaRwanda's Kagame denies DRC mineral theft, blames South AfricaKIGALI - Rwandan President Paul Kagame has denied allegations of mineral theft from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), instead accusing South Africa of being the primary beneficiary of Congo's resources through its peacekeeping missions. In a CNN interview, Kagame challenged critics to…February 4, 2025
