Africa
Vastly dependent on imports, Africans scramble amid oil crisis
The US-Israeli war in Iran puts in stark relief the extent of the continent's reliance on other regions for its energy
March 31, 2026
The US-Israeli war in Iran puts in stark relief the extent of the continent's reliance on other regions for its energy
Pretoria is pursuing a delicate balancing act, trying to mend relations with Washington while embracing its enemies
Minerals, peace deals, and a complete dissolution of relations with at least one country. Who says the president isn’t paying attention?
By its absence, Washington cedes ground to China and Russia, which are eager to make inroads in the Global South
From Afrikaner refugees and Israel to pending tariffs, the South African president hopes to ease tensions and get his own deals.
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.
