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South AfricaTrump skips South Africa G20, sends Vance to November summit- AfricaTrump Stands Firm on Tariff Hikes at Washington SummitUS President Donald Trump has defended his latest tariff hikes during a Washington summit on Wednesday. He said the five African countries at the table with him were unlikely to feel the tariff pinch. “I haven't thought of it, but I like him, him, him, him and him. No, I don’t think so, not too…July 10, 2025
- AfricaTrump Criticised for Remarks on Liberian President's EnglishUS President Donald Trump has drawn criticism after 'complimenting' Liberian President Joseph Boakai on his English-speaking skills during a White House meeting with African leaders on July 9, 2025. The gathering included leaders from Liberia, Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, and Senegal. During…July 10, 2025
- BusinessTrump Warns Musk Faces Exit Without EV SubsidiesUS President Donald Trump has intensified his feud with former ally Elon Musk, claiming the billionaire would "head back home to South Africa" if federal electric vehicle subsidies were eliminated. In a social media post on Tuesday, Trump criticized Musk, who owns Tesla and SpaceX, stating that…July 1, 2025
- USTrump Condemns Netanyahu's Corruption Trial as 'Witch Hunt'US President Donald Trump has strongly criticized the ongoing corruption trial of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, labeling it a "political witch hunt" and asserting that the United States will "not stand" for it. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Saturday, Trump highlighted the…June 29, 2025
- South AfricaANC Defends Ramaphosa After Trump's White House 'Ambush'JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – African National Congress Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula praised President Cyril Ramaphosa's White House visit on Thursday, describing it as "mission accomplished" after Trump confronted the South African leader with videos and false claims of "white genocide" during…May 22, 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
- USTrump Proposes US 'Freedom Zone' in Gaza as Death Toll MountsDOHA, Qatar – President Donald Trump on Thursday reiterated his proposal for the United States to take control of Gaza Strip, telling business leaders in Qatar the territory should become a "freedom zone" under American administration, despite widespread international criticism calling the plan…May 15, 2025
