South African president deploys army to tackle illegal mining
November 9, 2023 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the deployment of 3,300 army personnel to help combat illegal mining activities, Ramaphosa’s office said in a statement on Thursday….
Biden wants to improve U.S.-Africa trade programme, not just renew it – Blinken
November 3, 2023 President Joe Biden’s administration wants to work with Congress to improve the United States’ flagship trade programme with Africa, not just renew it without changes, U.S. Secretary…
Tinubu advances stronger economic ties with South Africa, seeks reform of Bretton Woods institutionsÂ
President Bola Tinubu on Monday advanced his economic development diplomatic drive for investment attraction as he engaged extensively in a bilateral discussion with South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, in…
African leaders press Putin to end Ukraine war
July 28, 2023 African leaders pressed Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday to move ahead with their peace plan to end the Ukraine war and to renew a deal on…
African leaders seek grain commitments at Russia summit with Putin
July 27, 2023 …Promises African leaders free grain despite ‘hypocritical’ Western sanctions African leaders will look to Russian President Vladimir Putin for concrete promises on grain supplies at a summit…
South Africa: Russia mutiny won’t derail African efforts to end Ukraine war
June 27, 2023 An aborted mutiny in Russia will not affect efforts by African leaders to seek an end to the war in Ukraine, South Africa’s Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor…
Explosions rock Kyiv as African peace mission visits Ukraine
June 16, 2023 At least two explosions rocked Kyiv on Friday and air raid sirens blared as African leaders began a peace mission, hoping to mediate between Ukraine and Russia….
Africa needs grain imports, key states say ahead of Putin talks
June 15, 2023 Key African states stressed the need for grain imports to tackle food insecurity as Russian President Vladimir Putin prepares to discuss with the continent’s leaders the fate…
African Leaders Seek to Persuade Russia, Ukraine to Cease Hostilities
May 23, 2023 Six African leaders propose that Ukraine accept opening peace talks with Russia even as Russian troops remain on its soil, South Africa’s presidency said on Monday, as…
Ramaphosa re-elected as leader of South Africa’s governing ANC
Dec. 19, 2022 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has been re-elected leader of the governing African National Congress (ANC) at a party leadership contest, an ANC official said on Monday….