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South Africa Proposes LNG-for-Tariff Relief Deal to Boost U.S. Trade and Protect Auto Sector

South Africa has proposed a strategic trade deal to the United States that would see Pretoria import 75–100 petajoules of liquefied natural gas (LNG) annually over the next decade in…

Africa News Now May 28, 2025

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Ramaphosa Downplays Tense Exchange with Trump, Says U.S. Visit Helped Reset Bilateral Ties

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has described his White House visit on Wednesday as a “great success,” despite a tense exchange with U.S. President Donald Trump over unsubstantiated claims of…

Africa News Now May 22, 2025

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Ramaphosa Heads to U.S. for High-Stakes Talks with Trump Amid Diplomatic Strains

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Wednesday during a working visit aimed at easing months of rising tensions between…

Africa News Now May 19, 2025

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Trump and Ramaphosa Set to Meet As Tensions Rise Over White Farmer Asylum Dispute

Relations between South Africa and the United States have grown increasingly strained, following the Trump administration’s decision to grant asylum to white South African farmers, citing alleged racial persecution. This…

Africa News Now May 15, 2025

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First Group of Afrikaners Relocated to U.S. Under Trump Refugee Program Amid Controversy

A group of 49 white South Africans, primarily Afrikaner families, arrived at Dulles International Airport on Monday morning as the first beneficiaries of a controversial refugee relocation program initiated by…

Africa News Now May 12, 2025

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President Ouattara Hosts Africa CEO Forum 2025 in Abidjan, Championing Public-Private Collaboration

Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara inaugurated the 12th edition of the Africa CEO Forum in Abidjan, bringing together over 2,000 leaders from across the continent to discuss strategies for economic transformation…

Africa News Now May 12, 2025

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Julius Malema Denied UK Visa Ahead of Cambridge Conference, Sparks Outcry Over Alleged Political Censorship

Julius Malema, the outspoken leader of South Africa's Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has accused the UK government of deliberately blocking his participation in an upcoming conference at the University of…

Africa News Now May 7, 2025

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South Africa’s DA Challenges Equity Law, Deepening Tensions in Fragile Unity Government

South Africa’s main opposition party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), launched a legal challenge on Tuesday against the Employment Equity Amendment Act, marking the latest flashpoint in the increasingly strained government…

Africa News Now May 6, 2025

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Over 67,000 White South Africans Eye U.S. Relocation Amid Trump Refugee Order

Thousands of white South Africans, primarily Afrikaners aged 25 to 45, have expressed interest in emigrating to the United States after a recent executive order by former President Donald Trump,…

Africa News Now May 2, 2025

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South Africa Defends Sovereignty Amid US Criticism Over Land Expropriation Law

South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) has firmly defended the country’s sovereignty following escalating tensions with the United States over race relations and the newly passed land expropriation law.…

Africa News Now April 28, 2025

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Tanzania Lifts Agricultural Import Ban on Malawi and South Africa Following Diplomatic Talks

Tanzania has lifted its recently imposed ban on agricultural imports from Malawi and South Africa, the Tanzania Plant Health and Pesticides Authority (TPHPA) announced late Friday. The decision, effective immediately,…

Africa News Now April 28, 2025