5 h. ago Harvard antisemitism, Islamophobia task forces find widespread fear

The reports, jointly amounting to more than 500 pages, were the result of two task forces 

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29 h. ago Blast kills at least 26 people in Nigeria’s northeast: Residents

Insurgents have been battling Nigerian security forces for over 15 years in the northeast.

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48 h. ago Ethiopia expects preliminary deal on IMF review: Finance Minister

Ethiopia expects to reach an agreement on the review of its IMF $3.4 billion loan programme.

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4 d. ago Lamola: SA Strengthens Peace Push as Zelensky, Trump and Putin Engage Ramaphosa

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola has reiterated South Africa’s commitment to diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict, highlighting the country’s role as a key mediator in global peace-building initiatives. Lamola’s remarks follow a series of high-level engagements by President Cyril Ramaphosa, including separate phone calls with US President Donald Trump… Read More »Lamola: SA Strengthens Peace Push as Zelensky, Trump and Putin Engage Ramaphosa The post Lamola: SA Strengthens Peace Push as Zelensky, Trump and Putin Engage Ramaphosa first appeared on iAfrica.

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4 d. ago Trump, First Lady Melania head to Rome for Pope Francis’ funeral

President Trump will join other world leaders in attendance at the Pope's funeral

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6 d. ago ‘SA’s G20 presidency vital amid global food security challenges’

Steenhuisen says this urgent crisis can be addressed through technological capacity

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7 d. ago Sheinbaum says she disagrees with IMF’s negative growth forecast

The fund's updated World Economic Outlook forecast a 0.3% economic contraction for 2025

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7 d. ago EFF Slams VAT Increase as ‘Unconstitutional’, Joins Legal Bid to Halt Implementation

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has labelled Parliament’s process to adopt the new fiscal framework and value-added tax (VAT) hike as “farcical” and unconstitutional. The party made its case in the Western Cape High Court on Tuesday, intervening in the Democratic Alliance (DA)’s urgent application seeking to halt the VAT increase, scheduled to take effect… Read More »EFF Slams VAT Increase as ‘Unconstitutional’, Joins Legal Bid to Halt Implementation The post EFF Slams VAT Increase as ‘Unconstitutional’, Joins Legal Bid to Halt Implementation first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago Archbishop Makgoba highlights Sudan, Gaza conflicts in Easter sermon

In his Easter sermon, he highlighted global and local crises.

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1 week ago The Africa Food Show: Shaping the Future of Food & Beverage with Africa’s Local and Global Brands at the Forefront

Welcoming more than 350 exhibitors and 6000 visitors from over 25 countries, the inaugural Africa Food Show is poised to become Africa’s premier event for the Food and Beverage (F&B) industry. The  B2B event, which will be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) from 10-12 June 2025 , is considered to be… Read More »The Africa Food Show: Shaping the Future of Food & Beverage with Africa’s Local and Global Brands at the Forefront The post The Africa Food Show: Shaping the Future of Food & Beverage with Africa’s Local and Global Brands at the Forefront first appeared on iAfrica.

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1 week ago WTO slashes 2025 trade growth forecast, warns of deeper slump

Trump's trade war with China has also intensified with tit-for-tat exchanges

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2 w. ago Reserve Bank predicts 1.7% growth for local economy despite risks

The bank notes that household spending is expected to underpin economic activity.

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2 w. ago Africa’s Health Systems Buckle as US Cuts Trigger Malaria, Cholera, and Vaccine Crises

The abrupt withdrawal of US health funding under President Donald Trump’s administration is dismantling health systems across Africa, leaving millions vulnerable as diseases like malaria, cholera, and mpox surge. In Nigeria’s Borno state — which accounts for a third of global malaria deaths — dozens of clinics have closed, leaving unemployed nurses like Musa Adamu… Read More »Africa’s Health Systems Buckle as US Cuts Trigger Malaria, Cholera, and Vaccine Crises The post Africa’s Health Systems Buckle as US Cuts Trigger Malaria, Cholera, and Vaccine Crises first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago President Ramaphosa prioritises African trade amid global instability

Ramaphosa says the country will continue to advocate for a level playing field in global trade.

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2 w. ago DA Calls Budget Talks with ANC ‘Constructive,’ Reiterates Opposition to VAT Hike

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has described its recent meeting with the African National Congress (ANC) regarding the ongoing budget impasse as constructive. In a brief statement, DA federal council chairperson Helen Zille said that negotiating teams from both parties engaged in robust but respectful discussions. The meeting follows heightened tensions last week when the DA… Read More »DA Calls Budget Talks with ANC ‘Constructive,’ Reiterates Opposition to VAT Hike The post DA Calls Budget Talks with ANC ‘Constructive,’ Reiterates Opposition to VAT Hike first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago Ramaphosa Calls for Urgent WTO Reform Amid Escalating Global Tariff Crisis

President Cyril Ramaphosa has renewed his calls for urgent reform of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in response to escalating global trade tensions and tariff disputes. Speaking during the 30th-anniversary commemoration of the WTO on Thursday, Ramaphosa highlighted significant shortcomings in the current global trading system, stressing the need for immediate and comprehensive reforms. His… Read More »Ramaphosa Calls for Urgent WTO Reform Amid Escalating Global Tariff Crisis The post Ramaphosa Calls for Urgent WTO Reform Amid Escalating Global Tariff Crisis first appeared on iAfrica.

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2 w. ago Chapter Nine Institutions to conduct Omotoso judgment inquiry

The Nigerian televangelist and his two co-accused were acquitted on all 32 charges.

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3 w. ago ActionSA’s Participation in Government of National Unity Contingent on VAT Hike Reversal

ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has stated that the party will not consider joining the Government of National Unity (GNU) unless the proposed Value Added Tax (VAT) increase is withdrawn. Despite supporting the African National Congress (ANC) in passing the fiscal framework in Parliament, Mashaba emphasized that addressing the VAT hike and income tax bracket adjustments… Read More »ActionSA’s Participation in Government of National Unity Contingent on VAT Hike Reversal The post ActionSA’s Participation in Government of National Unity Contingent on VAT Hike Reversal first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 w. ago Dollar falls as prospect of tariff talks calms global markets

On Tuesday the euro was last up 0.3% at $1.0931, down from an earlier rise of more than 0.7%

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3 w. ago Dollar frail as traders look for safe havens on tariff turmoil

Global shares have plummeted since Trump announced tariffs last week

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