Politics
World leaders gathered in Johannesburg for the first-ever G20 summit held on African soil, a historic milestone for the continent. However, the event was soon overshadowed by a diplomatic rift as the United States announced a boycott, marking an unprecedented absence from one of the world's leading......
Former South African president Jacob Zuma has reignited debate over the Sahara dispute by publicly endorsing Morocco’s Autonomy Plan during a lecture at the University of Professional Studies in Accra, Ghana. His remarks sharply criticized the African National Congress (ANC) and Algeria-backed......
The South African government has firmly rejected claims that white South Africans, particularly Afrikaners, are victims of persecution, following the departure of 49 individuals who were resettled in the United States under a new refugee program promoted by President Donald Trump. These individuals......
Elon Musk has once again entered South Africa’s political debate, claiming that a major political party in the country is actively promoting "white genocide." His statement followed a video of Julius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), singing the anti-apartheid song......
South Africa has conveyed its regret regarding the expulsion of its Ambassador to the United States while emphasizing its commitment to fostering a beneficial relationship with Washington despite recent diplomatic tensions. Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool was expelled following remarks he made that were deemed......
South Africa’s ambassador to the United States, Ebrahim Rasool, has been declared “no longer welcome” in the US by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. This announcement marks a significant diplomatic fallout following Rasool’s critical remarks about former President Donald Trump. In......
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced that he will not attend the upcoming Group of 20 (G20) foreign ministers' meeting in South Africa, citing concerns over the country's stance on private property rights and international policies. His decision comes as tensions rise between Washington......
Indonesia recently expressed its enthusiasm about Brazil's announcement of its membership in BRICS, the economic bloc composed of emerging nations increasingly viewed as an alternative to Western dominance. Brazil’s foreign ministry confirmed on Monday that Indonesia shares common goals with......
The African National Congress (ANC), South Africa's ruling party, has found itself embroiled in a diplomatic controversy following a recent visit to Morocco by one of its prominent members. Obed Bapela, deputy chairperson of the ANC's International Relations Sub-committee, met with Moroccan Foreign......
In a watershed moment for South Africa's young democracy, the African National Congress (ANC) party, which played a pivotal role in ending apartheid and ushering in a new era of freedom, has lost its long-held parliamentary majority. This historic election result, with nearly 99% of votes counted,......
In a momentous ruling bound to intensify political tensions, South Africa's Constitutional Court has disqualified former President Jacob Zuma from contesting a seat in the upcoming parliamentary elections scheduled for May 29. This decision comes amid heightened anticipation surrounding what is widely......
