A landmark court ruling resulted in ‘dark money’ – donations from untraceable sources, both big business and citizens – shaping America’s democracy
Talks mediated by the United States, Egypt and Qatar have been ongoing since Sunday
If we make God in our image, let it not be the genocidal maniac worthy only of contempt but rather a God of kindness, worthy of our worship
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Two of the most unpopular presidential candidates ever are trying to remedy that by bashing each other
The American presidential hopeful’s world policies make him a bull in a china shop
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This era in politics is crying out for a great chronicler in the mould of the American writer
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana noted that South Africa’s position on Israel’s occupation of Palestine has always been clear
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Tensions between the US and China could come to a head early this year, posing another risk to the global economy
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It should be the day of ANC’s reckoning, but opposition parties such as the Democratic Alliance should polish up their messaging on Israel’s war in Gaza
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Beware that when you dehumanise your opponent, you dehumanise yourself
The US president could pay dearly at the polls, as the global economy counts the costs of fracturing
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There is good and bad news – strong bipartisan support for improving Agoa and little consensus on what improvements should be made to the Act
The volatile nature of the conflict takes out any latitude for inaction from the American president
South Africa’s eligibility has been called into question, with some US lawmakers citing the country’s stance on Russia and, most recently, Israel and Gaza
Africa’s stock is rising amid the United States’ efforts to wrestle back economic influence on the continent
Trade unions from the US and sub-Saharan Africa will be calling for decent work to be put on the agenda at this week’s Agoa forum
As two wars rage, the International Monetary Fund has warned that geopolitical fragmentation will hurt a still fragile global economy
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The US Secretary of Defence ordered the activation of air defence systems and notified additional forces that they may be deployed soon
As the US considers the future of the trade agreement, South Africa has pointed to its critical position as a gateway to a future economic powerhouse
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The controversy surrounding the Biden family has gained fresh momentum
Instead of remaining silent, Israel’s long-time friend must fight for the rights and freedoms that are inalienable on its own soi
World leaders are closely associated with the economic policies they espouse, a fact that does not bode well for South Africa’s president
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Minister in the presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni suggested the government could demarche the Polish ambassador for diplomatic offence
South African journalists and President Cyril Ramaphosa’s security were stuck in Poland despite the president having earlier met Poland’s leader
South Africa’s suspension or expulsion from the Agoa trade agreement would be painful
The United States is crafting a new foreign policy that keeps the economic superpower at its centre
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The balloon’s presence comes amid slowly simmering tensions between the United State and China over Taiwan
On the same day, Vladimir Putin plans to meet his top military officials to assess the dire results so far of the war on Ukraine and set goals for next year
Economic war rages on as global power dynamics shift.
American voters support Ukraine and the Republicans know this, but this may change if inflation skyrockets
The Biden administration woos the continent’s leaders at summit but believes it is futile to try to turn the tide on China’s massive infrastructure spending
Europe baulking at protesting against the host nation’s human rights abuses shows the power of black gold