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South AfricaUS Senate confirms Bozell as ambassador to South Africa amid diplomatic strains- South AfricaUS boycotts G20 summit in South Africa over disputed genocide claimsThe United States said it would boycott the Group of 20 summit in South Africa later this month, with President Donald Trump citing disputed allegations of violence against white farmers as the reason for the unprecedented diplomatic move. Trump said on Friday that no U.S. government officials…November 8, 2025
- South AfricaTrump questions South Africa's G20 membership as summit approachesUS President Donald Trump has said South Africa should not be part of the G20 and confirmed he will not attend the group's summit in Johannesburg later this month. Speaking at the American Business Forum in Miami on Wednesday, Mr Trump said South Africa "shouldn't even be in the Gs anymore…November 6, 2025
- USTrump designates Nigeria 'country of concern' over Christian deathsPresident Donald Trump designated Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern on Friday over what he called mass killings of Christians by radical Islamist groups in Africa's most populous nation. Trump cited statistics showing 3,100 Christians killed in Nigeria compared to 4,476 worldwide. He…October 31, 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
- USLibya rejects US deportation plan as first flights expected this weekWASHINGTON — Libya has firmly rejected a controversial US plan to deport migrants to its territory, with both rival governments denouncing the proposal just hours after news broke that deportation flights could begin as early as Wednesday. The Government of National Unity in Tripoli issued a…May 7, 2025
