As tension over trade tariffs and territorial disputes increases around the world, representing African interests on the global stage is more important than ever.
Whether intentionally or by accident, the country has set a complex precedent that could shape the future of global trade dynamics.
Forging ties with other markets as they navigate trade wars with the US is a wise strategy.
We do need to focus on the tariffs but we should not ignore other essential interventions for the long-term growth of local agriculture
On World Health Day, let’s not lose sight of hope, of taking action to make sure we create societies in which our children can not only survive but thrive
Here and worldwide people are feeling detached from society and lonely, so they grab onto populist political leaders and parties
Both parties are mindful of the magnitude of a split as South Africa faces more economic turmoil
This is a moment that calls for strong leaders and a united nation. Right now, we don’t have either
South Africa has laid a solid foundation as G20 chair, undeterred by the US’s disruptions
The United States president said ‘some bad things’ are happening in the country
The decision was a logical consequence of Donald Trump’s decision to suspend aid to South Africa, the ministry said
The George Soros-founded private funder says it does not have the capacity to fill the void left by USAid cuts
This year, Donald Trump’s antipathy to the media has manifested into a more focused, deliberate assault on press freedom and procedures
Therese Wagner said no deal had been made with the Trump administration but Kinshasa was exploring forms of cooperation
The president’s choice in selecting a new ambassador amid a historic downturn in diplomatic relations also speaks to an existential dilemma for his party
Making America Great Again is the personification of narcissistic censure to maintain dominance. We need to build solidarity and safety in the face of geno/ecocides, hate and state repression
The land of the free is no more with the judiciary, an independent media, the rollback of discrimination based on race, ethnicity and gender and progressive educational institutions under attack
Brent Bozell is a long-time crusader against alleged liberal media bias and more recent Trump supporter
Europe faces a choice: continue with a transatlantic alliance with the Trump administration that is conditional, or explore a new balance with China
There is an urgent need to build health sovereignty and sustainability to break dependence on donations
For an agricultural sector that depends on international markets, short-term protectionist measures offer little benefit and erode long-term competitiveness
the US Federal Maritime Commission launched an examination to identify any regulations, policies, or practices by other parties that create unfavorable shipping conditions in several choke points around the world.
The US State Department has said it will seek changes after ambassador is kicked out
The presidency said the SA-US relationship was in flux and Ramaphosa would not rush to name a new ambassador
The suspension and withdrawal of US support for people’s rights in Africa is a setback
We tend to overfocus on the meaning of ‘rights’ by only considering what we are entitled to but we tend to forget doing what is the morally right thing to do
The group said the US president’s decision to suspend aid to South Africa was a regressive assault on the country’s sovereignty
To allow South Africa to be isolated and punished would be to surrender to the imperial logic that seeks to divide and conquer all who resist.
To resist this performance politics, characterised by shock-and-awe tactics through social media, we must organise and mobilise in different spaces rather than merely engaging angrily on social media
The move, which marks a further deterioration of diplomatic relations between the two countries, was announced by US secretary of state Marco Rubio in a post on X late on Friday
The deal was announced days after the United States withdrew support for the country’s just-energy transition
The president’s tariffs were intended to assert US dominance, but they are increasingly a self-inflicted wound that may undermine the economic strength he champions