International News
AfDB President candidate advocates tapping Middle East finance
By: Bloomberg 2nd May 2025 The African Development Bank should do more to tap finance from oil-rich Middle Eastern nations and access the money held by pension funds on the... →
Growing BRICS group shows internal rifts as ministers fall short of joint statement
By: Reuters 30th April 2025 Foreign ministers from the BRICS group of developing nations failed to agree on a joint communique on Tuesday, highlighting differences within the... →
BRICS nations discuss shared response to Trump trade policies
By: Reuters 29th April 2025 Foreign ministers from the BRICS group of developing nations met on Monday to discuss a shared defence of the global trade system, coordinating... →
Diplomacy and dialogue stronger than weapons, says Ramaphosa during Zelenskyy visit 
By: Sashnee Moodley 24th April 2025 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy touched down in South Africa on Thursday for an official visit with President Cyril Ramaphosa to discuss... →
US focuses on persecution claims as white South Africans seek resettlement
By: Reuters 24th April 2025 US officials have interviewed white South Africans seeking refugee status about their troubles with land disputes, crime and perceived racism,... →
Ramaphosa, Trump agree to meet after talks on bilateral relations and Ukraine peace
By: Sashnee Moodley 24th April 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa revealed on Thursday that he has spoken with US President Donald Trump, amid hostilities between both countries, with an... →
Ramaphosa says Putin committed to peaceful resolution of Russia-Ukraine conflict
By: Thabi Shomolekae 22nd April 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Tuesday, that Russian President Vladimir Putin has committed to working together towards a peaceful resolution of... →
IMF slashes global growth forecast, says downside risks dominate
By: Bloomberg 22nd April 2025 The International Monetary Fund sharply lowered its forecasts for world growth for this year and next, warning the outlook could deteriorate... →
