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US accuses South Africa of harassment in latest diplomatic clash – Pretoria rejects claims

US accuses South Africa of harassment in latest diplomatic clash – Pretoria rejects claims

Washington’s sharply worded accusation that South African authorities harassed and “doxxed” United States government personnel working in Pretoria has added a fresh layer of tension to an already strained relationship between the two capitals. The

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South Africa’s fuel price cuts show what’s possible and what more is needed

South Africa’s fuel price cuts show what’s possible and what more is needed

As 2026 began, South Africans pulled into service stations to find a rare piece of good economic news: official petrol and diesel prices falling sharply after months of strain on household budgets and businesses alike.

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Europe eyes investments in Africa into clean energy and infrastructure

Europe eyes investments in Africa into clean energy and infrastructure

European and African leaders met in Luanda during the EU-African Union summit where they pledged to increase trade in renewable energy and critical raw materials. Shortly before, European leaders met in Johannesburg for the G20,

Development & Economy
South Africa & EU ink critical minerals pact, champion multilateralism

South Africa & EU ink critical minerals pact, champion multilateralism

At a high-profile trilateral meeting on Thursday, Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa, together with Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and António Costa, President of the European Council, affirmed a deepening

Development & Economy
Africa’s first G20 summit: highlights and what’s ahead

Africa’s first G20 summit: highlights and what’s ahead

The first Group of 20 summit in Africa that ended Sunday broke new ground by putting the priorities of poor countries at the top of the bloc's agenda. Host South Africa negotiated a summit declaration

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Sudan’s Prolonged Conflict Enters a Critical Phase as Humanitarian Crisis Deepens

Sudan’s Prolonged Conflict Enters a Critical Phase as Humanitarian Crisis Deepens

Sudan’s civil war has entered a dangerous new stage, with fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces intensifying in ways that are pushing the country toward collapse. Nearly two years after