Congo losses expose limit of South Africa's diplomatic ambitions
South Africa often uses its diplomatic heft to position itself as defender of the "global south" on the world stage, but the ...
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Kagame says South Africa not equipped to mediate in DRC, warns of confrontation
The Rwandan president accused president Cyril Ramaphosa and officials of distorting talks between the two, calling it a mix ...
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Civil war raging in DRC becomes a nightmare for South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa remains in direct contact with the presidents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and of Rwanda ...
Southern African leaders gather in Harare for talks on DRC crisis
SADC leaders converge in Harare for an emergency summit following the deaths of 16 peacekeepers and the capture of Goma by ...
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The African Union Becomes a Full Member of the G20
he African Union (AU) attended the G20 summit in November 2024, under the leadership of Brazil’s presidency. This was the AU’s first time attending as a full member and a watershed moment for ...
Three South African servicemen killed in eastern Congo, says union
Three South African military personnel were killed and at least 14 more were wounded in fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday, the South African National Defence Union said in a ...
Former South Africa President Zuma's daughter is arrested on terrorism charges
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma has been arrested and is expected to appear in ...
South Africa warns Rwanda of ‘declaration of war’ after assault in DRC
Regional tensions spiral as peacekeepers killed in fighting following Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group offensive ...
Will South Sudan hold elections? Ronald Lamola leads AU’s mission paving way for polls in Africa’s newest nation
The latest election postponement in South Sudan was the fourth in the past decade - with elections now pushed to December ...
South African, Rwandan leaders in war of words over DR Congo
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa accuses Rwanda of backing M23 rebels behind escalating crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo this week ...