The death of the Cold War and the waning influence of the US and Russian might shift geopolitics in a way that Africa could benefit from
South Africa says peace negotiation talks between United States officials and Russia should have included Ukraine
Many African countries are anxious not to be sucked into a new Cold War and want to maintain cordial relations with both Russia and the West
In response to Donald Trump’s tariff threat to Brics nations, he reiterated that South Africa primarily viewed the bloc as a developmental platform
Andrii Sybiha said Kyiv needed international support to shift Putin from his demand that Ukraine surrender
Paul Mashatile’s committee already has enough disputes between coalition partners to keep it busy every week for the next five years
South Africa is not drifting away from its non-aligned stance
South Africa cannot squander the positive sentiment the governing coalition has garnered around the world, the minister said
How musical icon Aicha Kone has turned her back and microphone on the old political class in West Africa
Does Putin fully understand its own reasons for its incursion into Ukraine – or does he just not care?
The eastward movement of Nato, which has broken promises and encroached closer to Russia, has shifted the dynamics between Russia and the West
The presidential election merely confirms Russia’s descent into a full-blown military dictatorship
Unlike ANC governments, we must practise consistent, inclusive solidarity and internationalism
As two wars rage, the International Monetary Fund has warned that geopolitical fragmentation will hurt a still fragile global economy
The Russian leader is the target of an International Criminal Court arrest warrant, a provision that South Africa as an ICC member would be expected to implement if he were to set foot in the country
In a polarised world, Ramaphosa’s administration dodged some fatal bullets in the past five months that carried some hard long-term risks
The Brazilian president initially said there was “no way” Vladimir Putin would be arrested at the Rio event in 2024
But for now, the classified report leaves relations between the United States and South Africa in a static, safe place
Russia’s lawlessness at home and abroad is bringing into sharp focus what Vladimir Putin’s new world order would look like
Sultan Al Angari said Saudi Arabia would like to ensure that joining would not lead to alignment against other countries or groups, and did not affect the kingdom’s political positions
Partnering with questionable regimes appears to run against the grain of our political and economic interests
Speculation about who was responsible for his death continue while memorials have been erected across Russia, including in Saint Petersburg, Prigozhin’s birthplace
The death of Yevgeny Prigozhin raises a number of suspicious questions and it has relevance for Africa
Iran polarised the five member states, with Russia fighting aggressively for its inclusion in the bloc, according to insiders
After moving past the Putin will-he-won’t-he brouhaha, we can focus on the great impact Brics can have on member countries and the world
A drama-free summit reminds the opposition that Cyril is still running the show
Russia’s ministry for emergency situations on Wednesday announced the crash of a private plane travelling between Moscow and Saint Petersburg
Iran, which was favoured by the Russians, is said to have also received the nod from the Brazilians, but various sanctions are likely to be its stumbling block
There were 10 people on board the plane, including three crew members
President criticises UN Security Council over handling of other conflicts and says Brazil is ready to help secure an immediate ceasefire and long-term peace
China’s Xi Jinping, the leader of the biggest economy in the bloc, said the world is at a ‘critical juncture’ amid growing trade tensions
Putin surely realises that the conflict is straining his relations with leaders on the African continent