South African reaction to Trump-Ramaphosa meeting: ‘It was always going to be tough’
US president aired ‘white genocide’ claims in Oval Office, but Pretoria’s delegation stuck to the facts and their script
Ramaphosa to face into a storm when he meets Trump, whose list of grievances against South Africa is long
US president unhappy at plight of Afrikaners, Pretoria’s court case against Israel and its ties with ‘rogue’ states like Iran
South Africa set to play more significant role in Russia-Ukraine peace talks
Ukraine leader’s visit to South Africa viewed locally as dramatic turnaround in relations between the two countries
Mozambique authorities failed to investigate protester deaths, says Amnesty International report
Human rights group claims post-election government crackdown was ‘a shameful overreaction’
South Africans seek ways to repair US relations as 30% tariffs seen as punishment
The identity of the country’s next ambassador to the US has become a much discussed topic
Trump funding threat leaves South Africans with HIV and Aids in limbo
US president’s ultimatum linked to land expropriation act signed by Ramaphosa
South Africa’s G20 presidency brings unprecedented opportunity for continent
South Africa is expected to drive a progressive, Africa-centric and development-orientated agenda over the coming year
Southern Africa at a tipping point as voters lose faith in former freedom movements
South Africa, Botswana, Mozambique and Namibia elections suggest people are punishing parties for decades of misrule
Disarray among South Africa’s opposition working to the advantage of unity government
Exit of Economic Freedom Fighters members to Jacob Zuma’s uMkhonto Wesizwe eroding alliance and its effectiveness
Mozambique anti-government demonstrators clash with security forces over disputed election results
International and local election observers say national polls last month were not free and fair and were rigged in favour of Frelimo party, in power since 1975
South Africa’s national unity government at odds over war in Ukraine
Tensions between coalition’s two largest members compounded by starkly different view on the conflict
Ruling party candidate for Mozambique’s presidential election officially declared the winner
Mozambique’s opposition parties and international observers allege vote-rigging in the election
Africa fights for influence on international governance
South Africa is seen by many as well placed to argue the case of the developing world’s desire for greater representation on the international stage
Cordial coalition finding its feet in South Africa
The African National Congress and Democratic Alliance are getting along nicely in government - but there are tests to come
Russian mercenaries more active in Africa since death of Wagner group leader
The last three months of 2023 in Africa were a particularly violent time for the Wagner fighters, says US-based conflict-monitoring group