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South Africa: Between Iran and a hard place (Donald Trump)
Africa

South Africa: Between Iran and a hard place (Donald Trump)

Pretoria is pursuing a delicate balancing act, trying to mend relations with Washington while embracing its enemies

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Africa

6 stories that defined Trump’s approach to Africa in 2025

Minerals, peace deals, and a complete dissolution of relations with at least one country. Who says the president isn’t paying attention?

G20 south africa
Africa

Boycott of G20 is shortsighted and hurts US just as much

By its absence, Washington cedes ground to China and Russia, which are eager to make inroads in the Global South

Trump and Ramaphosa: Awkward meeting could have upsides
Africa

Trump and Ramaphosa: Awkward meeting could have upsides

From Afrikaner refugees and Israel to pending tariffs, the South African president hopes to ease tensions and get his own deals.

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Europe

EU hypocrisy on parade as Netanyahu goes to Hungary  without a peep

When Putin wanted to go to South Africa, Brussels banged on about his ICC war crimes warrant. Crickets for the Israel PM's trip to Budapest.

Trump and South Africa on collision course
Africa

Trump and South Africa on collision course

The row centers on a new land seizure law prompting the White House to cut off aid