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Trump Administration Slashes U.S. Refugee Cap to Record Low, Prioritizes White South Africans

The Trump administration has announced it will admit no more than 7,500 refugees to the United States over the next year, the lowest cap in modern U.S. history while giving…

Africa News Now October 31, 2025

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Ramaphosa Urges UN to End “Weaponization of Trade,” Calls for Fair Global Economy

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his address at the 2025 UN General Assembly to deliver one of his strongest critiques yet of the global economic order, warning that…

Africa News Now September 25, 2025

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Top Police Official Alleges Syndicate Capture of South Africa’s Justice System

A high-stakes inquiry into corruption within South Africa’s law enforcement began in Pretoria on Wednesday, with KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi testifying that powerful criminal syndicates have infiltrated the country’s…

Africa News Now September 17, 2025

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South Africa Slams U.S. Human Rights Report as “Biased and Misleading”

South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has dismissed Washington’s latest Human Rights Report as “inaccurate, biased, and a distortion” of the country’s constitutional reality. The 21-page report,…

Africa News Now August 18, 2025

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Ramaphosa Suspends Police Minister Over Criminal Syndicate Allegations

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu with immediate effect following explosive allegations of corruption and interference in law enforcement operations. The suspension comes in response…

Africa News Now July 14, 2025

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South Africa Rejects Trump-Era 30% Tariff, Cites Trade Data Discrepancies

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has strongly criticized the United States' decision to impose a unilateral 30% tariff on South African imports, calling it unjustified and inconsistent with actual trade…

Africa News Now July 8, 2025

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South African Police General Accuses Minister and Commissioner of Aiding Crime Syndicates

South Africa has been rocked by explosive allegations from a senior provincial police official, claiming high-level collusion between government and police leaders and organized crime. Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, the…

Africa News Now July 8, 2025

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South Africa Secures $1.5B World Bank Loan to Tackle Infrastructure Crisis and Fuel Green Growth

South Africa has secured a $1.5 billion loan from the World Bank to upgrade its failing transportation infrastructure and accelerate its transition toward a low-carbon economy, the National Treasury announced…

Africa News Now June 24, 2025

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Ramaphosa Urges Restraint as U.S. Joins Israel’s Strikes on Iran

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has voiced strong concern over the United States' decision to join Israel's airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, warning of the risk of a full-scale regional…

Africa News Now June 23, 2025

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Ramaphosa Arrives in Canada for G7 Summit Amid Global Tensions

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa landed in Calgary on Sunday, where he was greeted by a welcome delegation ahead of the 2025 Group of Seven (G7) summit. The high-profile meeting…

Africa News Now June 16, 2025

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Second Group of White South African Afrikaners Quietly Relocates to U.S. Under Controversial Refugee Policy

A second group of white Afrikaner South Africans arrived in the United States on Friday, continuing a quiet and controversial relocation program approved by President Donald Trump. Unlike the initial…

Africa News Now June 2, 2025