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US top diplomat Rubio to skip G20 over ‘anti-Americanism’

US secretary of state says he will not attend talks in South Africa amid spat over land expropriation law.

Al Jazeera

Is South Africa ‘confiscating land’, targeting some groups as Trump claims?

US president has threatened to cut funding to South Africa over alleged land grabs. But what’s the truth of the matter?

Al Jazeera

M23 declares ceasefire as DRC-Rwanda crisis talks loom

The armed group M23 has declared a humanitarian "ceasefire" starting this Tuesday in the volatile eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo, while a crisis meeting between Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame is also being arranged for Friday.

Radio France Internationale

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Musk and Trump target South Africa

Trump and Musk have spread false claims that South Africa's government is oppressing white people

Salon

South African President Addresses Misinformation On Land Reform

South African President Ramaphosa addresses misinformation with Elon Musk and refutes Trump's aid threat over land issues.

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DR Congo, Rwanda Leaders To Join Summit On Crisis In War-torn East

DRC President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame will attend a summit on Saturday as a Rwanda-backed armed group advances in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

International Business Times

President Trump Plans To Cut Off Foreign Aid To South Africa

President Trump's decision to cut foreign aid to South Africa over land expropriation concerns sparks tensions and raises questions about US-South Africa r...

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South Africa rejects Trump’s accusations, hits back at land law aid threats

The US president stated he will cut all funding to the country.

Al Jazeera

South African President Responds To Trump's Aid Threat

South African President Ramaphosa refutes Trump's claims of land confiscation, emphasizing constitutional democracy and readiness for dialogue on land reform.

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Trump cuts off funding to South Africa over 'land confiscation’

Last month, Cyril Ramaphosa said he was unconcerned about US relations under Trump

The Independent UK

Trump says he will cut off funding to South Africa over land ‘confiscations’

Cyril Ramaphosa’s government ‘treating certain classes of people very badly’, says Trump, calling for investigation

The Guardian - UK

Dead bodies on the streets and hospitals overwhelmed as rebels battle government in DR Congo city of Goma

The Rwanda-backed M23 rebels are looking to occupy the major Congolese city of Goma, after doing so in 2012

The Independent UK

South Africa Passes Controversial Land Expropriation Law

South African President signs law allowing land seizure without compensation, sparking debate.

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Cradock Four: Why apartheid victims are suing South Africa’s government

Families of the murdered activists are among two dozen suing government for failure to deliver justice for past crimes.

Al Jazeera

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The Conversation

South Africa in 2025: 8 key factors that will shape the future and test the government

South Africa’s political and economic landscape shifted significantly after the 2024 national elections. The ruling ANC’s dramatic loss of support resulted in a government of national unity – a pivotal moment in the country’s political history.

The Independent UK

Stilfontein gold mine: Why did 87 people die in South Africa?

The tragedy at the abandoned gold mine near Stilfontein began to unfold in August

Al Jazeera

‘Massacre’: Did South Africa starve dozens of trapped miners to death?

Rights groups say police used starvation as a weapon to force out illegal miners, resulting in close to 80 deaths.

Radio France Internationale

Africa takes centre stage as South Africa maps ambitious G20 agenda

As the first African country to lead the trillion-dollar G20 group, South Africa will spend 2025 pushing debt relief, climate change and international justice issues. This means there's a lot at stake for Brics and developing nations.

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South Africa Could Get Tesla Battery Plant In Exchange For Starlink Deal: Report

Musk's South African roots are calling him home. Okay, well, maybe not him, but at least his companies. According to a recent report by Bloomberg, Musk's talks with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa could lead to a bit of quid pro quo for two of Musk's heavy hitters: Tesla and SpaceX.

Fortune

Elon Musk eyes a deal with his native South Africa to let SpaceX offer Starlink service in exchange for a Tesla battery plant, report

Musk’s political influence continues to grow.

Radio France Internationale

South Africa's G20 presidency set to boost the continent's role on world stage

South Africa says it will use its presidency of the G20 – the first by an African nation – to put the priorities of the African continent onto the agenda of the powerful global economic forum.

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South Africa Assumes G20 Presidency, Prepares For Trump Administration

South Africa assumes G20 presidency, focusing on climate change and international cooperation amidst Trump's policies. President Ramaphosa aims to highligh...

Al Jazeera

South Africa’s police minister promises to clamp down on illegal mining

In an interview with Al Jazeera, Senzo Mchunu says they don’t know how many people remain trapped in Stilfontein mine.

The Independent UK

William to carry out duties with ‘smaller r in the royal’

The heir to the throne has made it clear he wants to do things differently.

Al Jazeera

With Trump election win, Africa braces for US aid cuts, uncertainty

But it could also force African nations to double down on their shift away from the US, towards Asia and the Middle East

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