This is an opportunity for the Global South to forge new paths, emphasising regional cooperation, community-driven solutions and innovative financing
Somaliland’s strategic value in the Horn of Africa means the repercussions of such a decision would be far-reaching
But his statements feel like a distraction, a manufactured spectacle to deflect attention from America’s real crises
Negotiating a broad coalition to hold the political centre was perhaps the president’s finest political hour
The Democratic Alliance called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to draw on a settlement with Solidarity to end the impasse over the act
The US president-elect’s threat to Brics and regressive climate change stance risk stoking tension
The comment came in the context of South Africa’s presidency of the G20, where Ramaphosa dismissed suggestions the new US administration would undo its pro-developing world agenda
In response to Donald Trump’s tariff threat to Brics nations, he reiterated that South Africa primarily viewed the bloc as a developmental platform
The stakes are high in the Economic Freedom Fighter’s (EFF’s) bid to compel the National Assembly to impeach President Cyril Ramaphosa on charges flowing from the theft of foreign currency concealed at his farm.
Reuben Brigety’s resignation comes amid uncertainty over trade relations under the incoming US administration
African nations are seeking $1.3 trillion in climate funds as fears grow over Trump’s potential impact on global climate finance commitments
South Africa and other developing nations are pushing for a $1 trillion climate finance target
The US and China could recognise that their roles as global stakeholders demand collaboration on issues such as climate change, technological innovation and global trade
Bitcoin surged to over $75,000 as early returns appeared favourable for Trump on Tuesday night
On the eve of the election, Trump and Harris delivered closing arguments in a heated final push across battleground states
Key documents relating to Valerie Huber’s Protego project are being kept away from the public eye
The US Congress may want to consider issues with ambassadorial appointments and mission-level strategic planning before the next presidential inauguration
Whoever wins, the country needs to build its ties on the continent and the rest of the world and exploit the opportunities that are created
Trump’s promises to make the US the centre of global cryptocurrencies are making people rethink about how to invest in digital assets
In the fight are Patrick Soon-Shiong and Jeff Bizos, who put pressure on the editors of the Los Angeles Times and Washington Post, X’s Elon Musk and Silicon Valley’s Peter Thiel
Ultimately, a vote for Harris is a vote against the extremism and corruption of Trump, but it is not necessarily a vote for a more just or ethical foreign policy
It has alienated voters with its stance on Israel and its message does not resonate with crucial blocs such as the youth and black men
If Donald Trump re-enters the White House after the 5 November elections, countries like Russia, China, Iran and North Korea will be delighted
Christian rights groups have spent millions over four years in efforts to push anti-abortion and anti-LGBTQIA+ agendas
The current administration delivered an American foreign policy that continues to benefit vested interests. Different administration, different party, same script
The biggest challenge to the dollar comes from China, the US’s main economic rival
The left stood for a social agenda and the right for the individual’s needs. Now politics is self-serving
No matter which of the candidates wins the presidential race, US foreign policy is unlikely to change radically
Imane Khelif has fought on the women’s circuit for years and there is nothing to suggest she identifies as anything other than female
Worse, the presidential elections don’t matter because Big Business has captured the state
The US vice-president needs to come up with a message that resonates with the white middle and working class to win them over in this election
Democracy’s march has been relentless this year as world leaders confront the will of the people