Global tensions rise as U.S. President Donald Trump announces South Africa’s exclusion from the 2026 G20 and pledges to withdraw all funding linked to the forum. Picture Credits: Daily Investor By Aisha Zardad South Africa – President Donald Trump has escalated tensions between Washington and Pretoria, announcing that South Africa will not be invited to…
Robert Nwedo hands in his resignation, leaving the fledgling Afrika Mayibuye Movement without a deputy president just weeks after the ouster of its first deputy, and says he will focus on the newly‑formed MAWUSA union. Picture Credits: Pondoland Times By Duncan Mnisi South Africa – The Afrika Mayibuye Movement (AMM) is facing a fresh leadership crisis after deputy president…
Delegates from key economies convene at the first-ever G20 Summit in Africa, despite US absence and deepening global divisions. Picture Credits: ISS Africa By Thulane Madalane Johannesburg – The G20 Leaders’ Summit concluded on Sunday in Johannesburg, South Africa, marking the first time the historic gathering of the world’s largest economies was hosted on African…
G20 leaders have backed a new framework aimed at helping Africa benefit more from its vast critical mineral reserves. Picture Credits: GCIS By Aisha Zardad Africa must urgently strengthen its grip on its vast critical mineral reserves and stop exporting raw commodities without value addition, World Trade Organisation (WTO) Director-General Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala warned at…