African nations seek relief from Trump tariffs amid economic fears
President Trump’s sweeping tariffs have struck at the heart of economic fears, as reported by Africa News on August 9th....
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South African party links Trump’s tariffs to racial policies
The Democratic Alliance (DA), South Africa’s second-largest party in the ruling coalition, claims Trump's tariffs on exports are linked to...
Tafi Mhaka: African billionaires thrive as millions struggle
The surge in African billionaires signals elite capture rather than economic progress, locking millions into poverty. On July  9, 2025,...
South Africa: Trade talks with US focused on steepened tariffs
As US President Donald Trump continues using strategic pressure to take advantage of nations seeking to maintain relations with the...
Rhino populations experiencing turbulence globally
Conservationists have welcomed encouraging signs for some rhino species, although warning signs indicate that others are in severe decline. A...
Trump suggests he’ll skip G20 over South Africa policy disputes
President Donald Trump announced he may not attend the G20 leaders’ summit in South Africa this November, citing longstanding disagreements...
Brazil to join South Africa’s ICJ case against Israel
Brazil is preparing to formally support South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, according to...
Algeria and South Africa seal scientific partnership
Algeria and South Africa have taken a significant step in South-South collaboration by signing new agreements to boost their academic...
Tafi Mhaka: Femicide spread across Africa calls for male cultural reform
On May 25, Olorato Mongale, a 30-year-old woman from South Africa, went on a date with a man she had...
Algeria: Polisario to hold talks with South Africa on Western Sahara
Algeria intensified its diplomatic engagement over the Western Sahara issue by hosting high-level discussions with the Polisario Front, the Yabiladi...
Trump’s tariffs could wipe out 100,000 jobs in South Africa
U.S. President Donald Trump’s 30% import tariffs, set to take effect on August 1, could cost South Africa over 100,000...
Funding cuts jeopardise HIV research in South Africa
South African scientists, at the University of Witwatersran, are developing HIV vaccines that could help change the trajectory of the...
Over 20 nations will meet to plan action against Israel
Over 20 nations plan to gather in Bogotá, Colombia to unveil “concrete measures against Israel’s violations of international law,” Middle...
South Africa: Police minister found on the wrong side of crime
South Africa’s Minister of Police, Senzo Mchunu, has been accused of having connections with high-profile crime syndicates involved in the...
South Africa: Cracks widen in the government of unity
South Africa and its Government of National Unity (GNU) face further rifts as corruption scandals continue to plague the country's...
