Tag: South Africa
Africa knew Trump's 'America First' pledge meant it might be last. Then came the freeze on aid
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Four days after President Donald Trump signed an executive order freezing almost all U.S. foreign aid, an email landed in...
Congo’s leader calls for massive military mobilization as Rwanda-backed rebels expand their control
GOMA, Congo (AP) — Congo’s leader called on young people to massively enlist in the army to help fight Rwanda-backed rebels who were...
Rescue camera gave officials a view of hundreds of miners in South Africa trapped in shaft
CARLETONVILLE, South Africa (AP) — A specialized mine rescue camera was lowered late last year into an almost 2.6-kilometer (1.6-mile) deep mineshaft in...
South Africa closes its border again with Mozambique, where post-election violence worsens
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa closed its border with Mozambique shortly after opening it on Thursday as post-election violence in the neighboring country...
Prince William evolving into global statesman, says palace ahead of South Africa trip
The Prince of Wales is evolving into a “global statesman”, a palace spokesman has said, ahead of a meeting with the president of...
China is not pushing Africa into debt trap, South African president says
By Joe CashBEIJING (Reuters) - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Thursday that he did not believe Chinese investments in Africa were...