57 h. ago US abstains from WTO condemnation of Russian aggression in Ukraine

It is the first time the US has not supported the statement Russia's invasion

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3 d. ago Freedom Under Law criticises Parliament over Hlophe’s JSC appointment

Hlophe was impeached as a judge for gross misconduct in February last year.

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3 d. ago World Bank says Ukraine needs $524 billion to recover 3 years of war

About 13% of Ukraine's total housing stock has been damaged or destroyed.

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3 d. ago SAMATU criticises Motsoaledi stance on high private healthcare costs

SAMATU criticises Minister for attributing high cost of private healthcare to lack of regulation.

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3 d. ago Sudan’s RSF and Allies Form Parallel Government Amid Civil War

Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces has inked a charter to set up a parallel “government of peace and unity” with allied political and armed groups. The charter was signed during a closed event in Kenya, leading to criticism of Nairobi by the army-aligned Sudanese government. The document envisions Sudan as a secular, democratic, and non-centralized state… Read More »Sudan’s RSF and Allies Form Parallel Government Amid Civil War The post Sudan’s RSF and Allies Form Parallel Government Amid Civil War first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 d. ago AfDB Reveals Candidates Cleared to Contest for Bank’s President

The African Development Bank has officially unveiled a list of five cleared candidates for the presidential election on May 29, 2025. On that day, the bank’s Board of Governors, comprising representatives from member countries, will vote for their preferred candidate. The five cleared candidates are Mr. Hott Amadou from Senegal, Dr. Maimbo Munzele from Zambia,… Read More »AfDB Reveals Candidates Cleared to Contest for Bank’s President The post AfDB Reveals Candidates Cleared to Contest for Bank’s President first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 d. ago Ivory Coast Assumes Control of Final French Base as Troops Depart

Ivory Coast has taken control of the last French military base in the country, marking a significant shift in both countries’ defense relationship. At a press conference, the Ivorian Defense Minister Tene Birahima Ouattara announced that although most French forces are departing, about 80 troops will remain to advise and train the Ivorian military. Ouattara… Read More »Ivory Coast Assumes Control of Final French Base as Troops Depart The post Ivory Coast Assumes Control of Final French Base as Troops Depart first appeared on iAfrica.

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4 d. ago Trump, Macron discuss Ukraine peace prospects at White House

Macron said Europe was prepared to provide security guarantees to Ukraine, including peacekeepers

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5 d. ago ‘Fallen soldiers must be lauded for their sacrifices for peace’

Makamu says the 14 soldiers must be honoured for their sacrifices in pursuit of peace.

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6 d. ago G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting Highlights Economic Divisions Amid Global Tensions

The recent G20 foreign ministers’ meeting revealed significant economic divisions, as global economic challenges, including inflation, trade tensions, and the ongoing Ukraine conflict, remain unresolved. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s absence, amid accusations of anti-American sentiment, underscored the rift between major economies. Despite the group’s importance in addressing international economic issues, differing stances on… Read More »G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting Highlights Economic Divisions Amid Global Tensions The post G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting Highlights Economic Divisions Amid Global Tensions first appeared on iAfrica.

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6 d. ago Uncertainty Surrounds AGOA’s Future Amid Trump’s Trade Policies

The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), granting duty-free access to the U.S. market for eligible African countries, is set to expire on September 30, 2025. With President Donald Trump’s renewed skepticism toward free trade and recent tensions with South Africa over land reform policies, the act’s reauthorization is in question. Analysts note that while… Read More »Uncertainty Surrounds AGOA’s Future Amid Trump’s Trade Policies The post Uncertainty Surrounds AGOA’s Future Amid Trump’s Trade Policies first appeared on iAfrica.

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7 d. ago White House expects Ukraine to sign critical minerals deal soon

Poland's president is due to meet Trump in Washington on Saturday

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7 d. ago USAID freeze sows disruption in HIV, malaria product supply chains

Freezing the aid has caused delays in shipments of HIV and malaria medication to countries in need.

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7 d. ago Peace and security key to Africa’s development agenda: UN’s Gatete

Claver Gatete speaking to the SABC on the margins of the G20 Foreign Affairs meeting in Johannesburg

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7 d. ago Economists Challenge Proposed 2% VAT Hike, Urge Alternatives in SA Budget Debate

South Africa’s Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, has drawn criticism for proposing a 2% increase in Value Added Tax (VAT)—from 15% to 17%—as a way to bolster the country’s R60 billion budget surplus. According to economist Patrick Bond, this approach reflects a long-standing insensitivity from the National Treasury, which he says dates back to the apartheid… Read More »Economists Challenge Proposed 2% VAT Hike, Urge Alternatives in SA Budget Debate The post Economists Challenge Proposed 2% VAT Hike, Urge Alternatives in SA Budget Debate first appeared on iAfrica.

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7 d. ago Ramaphosa Announces State Visit for Zelenskyy, Emphasizes Peaceful Resolutions at G20

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that he has formally invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a state visit. Ramaphosa made the revelation on Thursday morning via X (formerly Twitter), underscoring South Africa’s support for an inclusive peace process to end the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. “I welcome the constructive engagement I had with… Read More »Ramaphosa Announces State Visit for Zelenskyy, Emphasizes Peaceful Resolutions at G20 The post Ramaphosa Announces State Visit for Zelenskyy, Emphasizes Peaceful Resolutions at G20 first appeared on iAfrica.

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7 d. ago Ramaphosa Stands By Finance Minister As VAT Hike Draws Criticism

President Cyril Ramaphosa has come out in defense of Finance Minister Enoch Gondogwana amid ongoing criticism over a proposed two percentage-point hike in Value-Added Tax (VAT). Speaking on Thursday at the sidelines of the first G20 foreign ministers’ meeting, Ramaphosa emphasized that no finance minister would raise taxes if any viable alternatives existed. Gondogwana has… Read More »Ramaphosa Stands By Finance Minister As VAT Hike Draws Criticism The post Ramaphosa Stands By Finance Minister As VAT Hike Draws Criticism first appeared on iAfrica.

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7 d. ago Africa Energy Bank Aims to Tackle Power Shortage Amid Climate Concerns

A group of African countries plans to create the Africa Energy Bank (AEB) to finance oil and gas projects, countering reduced fossil fuel investments from Western institutions. Led by the African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO) and Afreximbank, the initiative seeks to bolster Africa’s industrial growth by expanding energy access. However, environmentalists argue that fossil fuels… Read More »Africa Energy Bank Aims to Tackle Power Shortage Amid Climate Concerns The post Africa Energy Bank Aims to Tackle Power Shortage Amid Climate Concerns first appeared on iAfrica.

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8 d. ago European countries criticise Ukraine’s exclusion from peace talks

Norwegian Minister says Ukraine should be part of any peace talks aimed at ending the war in Kyiv.

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8 d. ago Trump tells ‘dictator’ Zelenskyy to move fast or lose Ukraine

US President Donald Trump denounced Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as a "dictator".

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