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Sudan should avoid the mistakes that kept Angola in conflict for 27 years
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Sudan should avoid the mistakes that kept Angola in conflict for 27 years

Al Jazeera  

When General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, the leader of Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and former deputy chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council of Sudan, landed in Gauteng, South Africa on January 4 for talks with President Cyril Ramaphosa, he looked civil and dapper in a navy blue suit. Standing proudly next to the president of Africa’s second wealthiest nation, acting …

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ANALYSIS - Does Brics expansion mean a new global order?
1 year, 3 months ago

ANALYSIS - Does Brics expansion mean a new global order?

The Independent  

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PM Modi to attend BRICS summit in Johannesburg later this month
1 year, 4 months ago

PM Modi to attend BRICS summit in Johannesburg later this month

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, August 3, 2023 confirmed to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa that he will be travelling to Johannesburg to attend the August 22-24 BRICS summit. The telephonic conversation between Mr. Modi and Mr. Ramaphosa came days after Russian President Vladimir Putin cancelled his visit to Johannesburg for the same event. “President Ramaphosa invited the Prime …

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South Africa says Putin will skip a Johannesburg summit next month because of his ICC arrest warrant
1 year, 5 months ago

South Africa says Putin will skip a Johannesburg summit next month because of his ICC arrest warrant

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Vladimir Putin has agreed not to attend an economic summit in Johannesburg next month that will include China’s premier and other world leaders because of an arrest warrant by the International Criminal Court for the Russian president, South African authorities said Wednesday. Russia and summit host South Africa reached a “mutual agreement” that Putin would …

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Putin to miss BRICS summit by mutual agreement, South Africa says
1 year, 5 months ago

Putin to miss BRICS summit by mutual agreement, South Africa says

Al Jazeera  

Putin’s absence at the summit has been announced by the South African presidency, ending months of speculation. Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend the summit of the BRICS group of nations in South Africa in August “by mutual agreement”, South Africa’s presidency has said. “By mutual agreement, President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation will not attend the summit, …

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Putin won't attend a South Africa summit next month, avoiding possible arrest
1 year, 5 months ago

Putin won't attend a South Africa summit next month, avoiding possible arrest

NPR  

Putin won't attend a South Africa summit next month, avoiding possible arrest Enlarge this image toggle caption Sergei Chirikov/AP Sergei Chirikov/AP JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — Russian President Vladimir Putin will not be attending an economic summit in Johannesburg next month, South Africa's government said Wednesday. "By mutual agreement, President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation will not attend the Summit …

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South African leader says that arresting Putin if he comes to Johannesburg next month would be 'war'
1 year, 5 months ago

South African leader says that arresting Putin if he comes to Johannesburg next month would be 'war'

The Independent  

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South African leader says that arresting Putin if he comes to Johannesburg next month would be ‘war’
1 year, 5 months ago

South African leader says that arresting Putin if he comes to Johannesburg next month would be ‘war’

Associated Press  

JOHANNESBURG — South Africa’s president said Tuesday that arresting Russian President Vladimir Putin — should he show up at an economic summit next month in Johannesburg — would amount to a “declaration of war” by his country. South Africa’s biggest political opposition party, the Democratic Alliance, has tried to compel President Cyril Ramaphosa’s government to pledge to arrest Putin in …

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South Africa says arresting Putin would be ‘declaration of war’
1 year, 5 months ago

South Africa says arresting Putin would be ‘declaration of war’

Al Jazeera  

Putin’s arrest would undermine South African-led mission to end war in Ukraine, President Ramaphosa says. South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa said that any attempt to arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin when he visits the country next month would be a declaration of war with Russia. Ramaphosa said in court papers that were released on Tuesday that “Russia has made it …

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Putin wants to attend an August summit. Host country South Africa doesn't want to have to arrest him
1 year, 5 months ago

Putin wants to attend an August summit. Host country South Africa doesn't want to have to arrest him

The Independent  

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Ukraine war must be settled: South Africa's Ramaphosa tells Putin
1 year, 6 months ago

Ukraine war must be settled: South Africa's Ramaphosa tells Putin

India Today  

South Africa's president, in Russia as part of a delegation pushing for peace between Kyiv and Moscow, told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Saturday that the fighting had to stop. Ramaphosa added that his delegation, which has leaders and senior officials from seven African countries, "would like this war to be ended". "This war is having a negative impact …

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‘Ukraine war has to end’: South Africa's Ramaphosa to Vladimir Putin. His reply
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Ukraine war has to end’: South Africa's Ramaphosa to Vladimir Putin. His reply

Hindustan Times  

Russian president Vladimir Putin on Saturday hailed the ‘peace mission’ and 'balanced approach' of the African nations towards the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, and said that he is open to dialogue to implement peace. We are open to a constructive dialogue with all those who want to implement peace based on the principles of justice and respect for the parties' legitimate …

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War in Ukraine must stop, South Africa’s Ramaphosa tells Putin
1 year, 6 months ago

War in Ukraine must stop, South Africa’s Ramaphosa tells Putin

Al Jazeera  

South African president says the war is having a ‘negative impact’ on the African continent and many other countries. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa – who is in Russia as part of a peace-seeking delegation – told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that the war in Ukraine must stop. Ramaphosa laid out the 10 points of the African peace initiative …

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Zelenskyy urges African leaders to press Putin on release of political prisoners
1 year, 6 months ago

Zelenskyy urges African leaders to press Putin on release of political prisoners

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appealed to a group of African leaders to ask his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, to free political prisoners from Crimea and beyond — saying it could be an important part of their trip to Russia on Saturday. Seven African leaders — presidents of Comoros, Senegal, South Africa and Zambia, as well as Egypt’s …

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Zelenskyy asks African leaders to push Russia on prisoner release
1 year, 6 months ago

Zelenskyy asks African leaders to push Russia on prisoner release

Al Jazeera  

The delegation began their ‘peace mission’ in Ukraine and plan to visit Russia and meet President Putin on Saturday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged a group of African leaders to ask his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to free political prisoners from Crimea and beyond, saying it would be an “important step” during their trip to Russia on Saturday. Seven African …

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A ‘Russian love affair’: Why South Africa stays ‘neutral’ on war
1 year, 6 months ago

A ‘Russian love affair’: Why South Africa stays ‘neutral’ on war

Al Jazeera  

South Africa’s public stance of neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine war has been at variance with its decades-long relationship with Moscow. Cape Town, South Africa – In April, a delegation of senior officials of South Africa’s ruling African National Congress undertook what the party said was an invitation from “a long-standing ally”, Russia’s ruling party. It is not romanticism … there …

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Putin, Zelenskyy agree to meet with ‘African leaders peace mission,’ says South Africa president
1 year, 7 months ago

Putin, Zelenskyy agree to meet with ‘African leaders peace mission,’ says South Africa president

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have agreed to separate meetings with a delegation of leaders from six African countries to discuss a possible plan to end the war in Ukraine, South Africa’s president said Tuesday. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said he spoke with Putin and Zelenskyy by phone over the …

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S Africa army chief visits Moscow in wake of US weapons claim
1 year, 7 months ago

S Africa army chief visits Moscow in wake of US weapons claim

Al Jazeera  

Visit to Moscow follows US allegations that weapons were loaded on to a Russian ship in Cape Town in December. The South African National Defence Force said on Monday that the meeting was “planned well in advance” as part of “a long-standing arrangement” and was a “goodwill visit” at the invitation of the Russian army. “The SANDF receives numerous military …

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South African army general in Moscow days after country accused of sending weapons to Russia
1 year, 7 months ago

South African army general in Moscow days after country accused of sending weapons to Russia

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Russia’s top army general and his South African counterpart discussed “military cooperation” while meeting Monday in Moscow, the Russian Defense Ministry said. Gen. Oleg Salyukov, the commander of Russia’s ground forces, met the chief of South Africa’s army, Lt. Gen. Lawrence Mbatha, at Russia’s general command headquarters in Moscow, the Russian ministry said. “The meeting …

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US ambassador accuses South Africa of providing weapons, ammo to Russia
1 year, 7 months ago

US ambassador accuses South Africa of providing weapons, ammo to Russia

Associated Press  

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — The U. S. ambassador to South Africa accused the country Thursday of providing weapons and ammunition to Russia for its war in Ukraine via a cargo ship linked to a sanctioned company that docked secretly at a naval base near the city of Cape Town in December. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said an investigation …

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'Flip-flop' Ramaphosa: South African prez says want out of ICC, office eats his words
1 year, 7 months ago

'Flip-flop' Ramaphosa: South African prez says want out of ICC, office eats his words

Firstpost  

Johannesburg: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa Tuesday announced that his country will quit the International Criminal Court, which issued an arrest warrant against Russian President Vladimir Putin in March. During a press conference co-hosted with President of Finland Sauli Niinisto on Tuesday, Ramaphosa said: “The governing party, the African National Congress, has taken the decision that it is prudent that …

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South Africa to let Russian billionaire's $500 million superyacht dock, despite mayor's request to block entry
2 years, 1 month ago

South Africa to let Russian billionaire's $500 million superyacht dock, despite mayor's request to block entry

ABC  

South Africa will allow a $500 million superyacht linked to sanctioned Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov to dock in Cape Town, despite a bid by the city's mayor to block its entry. Key points: The South African government will allow the $500 million Russian superyacht to dock in Cape Town It believed to be owned by Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov, who …

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South Africa’s Ramaphosa and US’s Biden to meet amid Russian war
2 years, 3 months ago

South Africa’s Ramaphosa and US’s Biden to meet amid Russian war

Al Jazeera  

Biden and Ramaphosa, who spoke by phone in April, are expected to focus their talks on trade and investment, infrastructure, climate and energy, among other issues. Last month, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the Biden administration sees Africa’s 54 nations as “equal partners” in tackling global problems, during a visit to South Africa. Biden and Ramaphosa, who spoke …

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Ukraine latest updates: Kyiv says invasion in most active phase
2 years, 7 months ago

Ukraine latest updates: Kyiv says invasion in most active phase

Al Jazeera  

Ukraine news from May 24: Defence ministry says battles being fought in eastern Ukraine could determine the country’s fate. 24 May 2022 - 08:17 GMT Russia not ‘chasing deadlines’ in Ukraine: Official The secretary of Russia’s Security Council says the country will achieve its objectives in Ukraine and is not “chasing deadlines” there. 24 May 2022 - 03:56 GMT Ukraine …

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