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Both now are G20 countries and in similar respects punch above their weight in their respective hemispheres — South Africa as one of the two largest economies on the African continent, and Germany as one of the three (very soon to be two) biggest economies in the EU. (Graphic: John McCann)
AFRICAN UNION

How South Africa and Germany can help the world

Both countries have a strong orientation towards multilateralism and democratic values

  • Richard Calland
  • Melanie Müller
8 min read
Witnesses at the scene described shock as the political event turned into chaos. . (Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images)
DONALD TRUMP

Japan’s Abe warns conflict with Iran impacts entire world

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has warned that military confrontation with Iran will impact global peace and stability, as he visits the Middle East hoping to ease tensions…

  • Agency
2 min read
United States President Donald Trump. (Qassem Soleimani)
COUNTRY

Trump has markets on tweeterhooks

The markets fluctuated after Trump last week ordered the killing of Iran’s top military commander Qassem Soleiman

  • Tshegofatso Mathe
3 min read
Mourned: Iranians gather during the final stage of funeral processions for the country’s powerful general
COUNTRY

US-Iran crisis raises global tensions

EXPLAINER: What’s happening in the Middle East — and what does it mean for Africa?

  • Simon Allison
5 min read
Qasem Soleimani
BARACK OBAMA

Soleimani killing, US strategic incoherence

Given the general’s standing, Iran is unlikely to back down

  • Richard N Haass
5 min read