There is cautious optimism that their collaboration will pave the way for a more sustainable future, offering real hope for the planet we all share
An American Bill’s call for a review of US-SA bilateral relations is likely over policy differences.
He is also accused of lying to the FBI for claiming he no longer had access to an email account used to communicate with his state security handler
No matter which of the candidates wins the presidential race, US foreign policy is unlikely to change radically
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
The DRC is rich in the minerals needed for renewable energy technologies, central to reducing our carbon footprint, but they come at great environmental and human cost
Democracy’s march has been relentless this year as world leaders confront the will of the people
Permitting political parties to receive donations of unlimited amounts and from undisclosed sources exposes the government and its democratic values to corruption
Israel and its Western allies – including the media – have lied or spread the lies about the occupier’s intentions and its actions against Palestinians
Military expenditure may seem a necessary response to threats, but investing in peaceful resolution mechanisms and international cooperation is paramount in addressing the causes of conflicts
The rise of China has forced the Western power into a new paranoid mode of thinking
A landmark court ruling resulted in ‘dark money’ – donations from untraceable sources, both big business and citizens – shaping America’s democracy
South Africa has a right to pursue its national interests anywhere in the world and not to simply follow the dictates of the West, the US in particular
The global superpower has sought to nurture its relations with sub-Saharan Africa, which is an important source of the critical minerals needed to sustain its economy
This content is restricted to subscribers only.
Join the M&G Community
Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently.
Subscribe
Subscription enables:
- – M&G community membership
- – independent journalism
- – access to all premium articles & features
- – a digital version of the weekly newspaper
- – invites to subscriber-only events
- – the opportunity to test new online features first
Already a subscriber?
Login here.
In the name of free trade, countries went to war in the 1700s and 1800s. Today, trade is the continuation of the politics of war by other means
Haiti last held elections in 2016 and has been without an elected president since Jovenel Moïse was assassinated in 2021
The minister called on the US to give South Africa rights to develop nuclear energy
About 65% of the web addresses analysed indicated that the users were also trading in other wildlife such as lion, tiger, leopard, reptiles, birds, antelope and primates
This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers.
Get Your Free Account
The Mail & Guardian is committed to providing all our readers with the best possible experience. Please register your free account now. Your registration is your first step to becoming an M&G community member.
Register
Registration enables:
- – M&G newsletters access
- – notifications
- – the best possible experience
Already registered?
Login here
Want to subscribe and get even more benefits?
Explore our subscription offers
Fatal attractions are blind and delusional and thus destructive. The consequences may be a backlash against Biden, the US losing its little moral authority is has, an end to any stability in the Middle East and, worst, a wider war
The experience of Chile’s Salvador Allende illustrates how the private sphere and superpowers control investment and natural resource exploitation
The government says Israel’s extension of its military operations in Rafah is in breach of the rights of Palestinians in Gaza
The State Security Agency said it had not picked up credible threats about election interference
This content is restricted to subscribers only.
Join the M&G Community
Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently.
Subscribe
Subscription enables:
- – M&G community membership
- – independent journalism
- – access to all premium articles & features
- – a digital version of the weekly newspaper
- – invites to subscriber-only events
- – the opportunity to test new online features first
Already a subscriber?
Login here.
China’s contribution to world economic growth surpasses that of the Americas, Europe and Japan combined, according to the World Bank
The country’s case at the World Court exposes Israel’s apartheid actions of creeping dispossession of land, segregation and discrimination, as well as military actions to destroy Palestinians and slow deaths through starvation
Why foreign powers France, Russia, China and the United States are interested in the region
Tensions between the US and China could come to a head early this year, posing another risk to the global economy
This content is restricted to subscribers only.
Join the M&G Community
Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently.
Subscribe
Subscription enables:
- – M&G community membership
- – independent journalism
- – access to all premium articles & features
- – a digital version of the weekly newspaper
- – invites to subscriber-only events
- – the opportunity to test new online features first
Already a subscriber?
Login here.
The world can no longer remain coy in the face of war: the United States is a bully and we must stand up to it
US deputy secretary of commerce Don Graves said Agoa’s renewal has strong bipartisan support, as lawmakers acknowledge the importance of the continent’s consumer base
South Africa’s trade, industry and competition minister said member countries are asking that the pact be renewed for another 10 years
Naledi Pandor appeared to put that at risk, but neutrality is neither a just demand nor a way to bring Israel to the negotiating table
This content is restricted to subscribers only.
Join the M&G Community
Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and support us in delivering in-depth news to you consistently.
Subscribe
Subscription enables:
- – M&G community membership
- – independent journalism
- – access to all premium articles & features
- – a digital version of the weekly newspaper
- – invites to subscriber-only events
- – the opportunity to test new online features first
Already a subscriber?
Login here.
South Africa is ready to help negotiate a lasting settlement in the region, the president said