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5 months, 3 weeks ago

South Africa Cabinet Talks Stall After ANC Pulls Trade Offer

-- Talks between South Africa’s two biggest political parties on forming a cabinet stalled after the African National Congress withdrew an offer to appoint a member of the smaller Democratic Alliance as trade and industry minister, people familiar with the matter said. The six positions, including trade and industry, had been offered to the DA in writing by President Cyril …

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6 months, 1 week ago

South Africa’s Ramaphosa elected president, but coalition allies hold veto

Al Jazeera

An 11th hour deal between the ANC and traditional rivals has led to the country’s first coalition government. Cape Town, South Africa – Late-night negotiations and an eleventh-hour agreement led to the formation of South Africa’s first-ever coalition government on Friday, with President Cyril Ramaphosa at its head. Under the unprecedented coalition agreement, the Democratic Alliance – the African National …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

South Africa's parties wait for 'devil in details' in ANC's coalition plan

Firstpost

In what looks likely to be a government of national unity reminiscent of a path taken by the Nelson Mandela-led ANC after the country’s first democratic election in 1994, the party has decided to invite a myriad of opposition parties to be part of the government Shortly after Ramaphosa’s announcement, the EFF’s leader took to X to reject Ramaphosa’s proposal …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

South Africa’s weakened ANC talks with 5 parties over possible coalition but says it’s still early

Associated Press

JOHANNESBURG — Top officials in South Africa’s African National Congress have had initial talks with representatives of five other parties over a coalition or other agreement to form a government, but no decision has been made and the talks are at an early stage, the ANC said Wednesday. ANC spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri told reporters that there had been “exploratory” talks …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

A guide to what’s next for South Africa and the key figures in unprecedented coalition talks

Associated Press

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — South Africa’s election has decided little, other than the African National Congress that liberated the country from apartheid in 1994 has lost its 30-year majority. With no one holding a majority, South Africa’s party leaders are embarking on coalition talks to form a government. That could be damaging for South Africa’s image with foreign investors …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

South Africa's ANC calls demands for President Ramaphosa to step down for coalition talks a 'no-go'

Deccan Chronicle

Cape Town: South Africa's African National Congress party will not consider any demands from possible coalition partners that President Cyril Ramaphosa step down, a top official said Sunday, as the ANC attempted to present a united front after a stinging election result ended its 30-year majority. As South Africa heads for a series of complex talks to form a national …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

South Africa's ANC to start coalition talks after bruising vote

The Hindu

South Africa's ruling African National Congress said on June 2 that it would enter talks with other parties to form a new government, after losing its three-decade-old absolute majority in a watershed election. Mr. Mbalula said the ANC would hold discussions internally and with other groups "over the next few days". 'Clear message' "The results send a clear message to …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

South Africa’s president urges parties to find common ground in talks after election deadlock

Associated Press

JOHANNESBURG — President Cyril Ramaphosa called Sunday for South Africa’s political parties to overcome their differences and find “common ground” to form the first national coalition government in its young democracy. This is a time for all of us to put South Africa first.” The ANC was the party of Nelson Mandela and freed South Africa from the apartheid system …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Can Jacob Zuma emerge as kingmaker in South Africa’s election?

Al Jazeera

Zuma’s new MK party is gaining in polls while ANC support slips. Political commentator Justice Malala, writing in a column last month, said “Zuma has been winning the public relations war against the ANC at every turn”, and argued that the MK’s dominance in KZN may put the former leader in a kingmaker position in national coalition talks. MK ‘won’t …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Sudan paramilitary leader says he’s committed to cease-fire, but no progress on proposed peace talks

Associated Press

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Sudanese paramilitary leader Gen. Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo said Thursday he was committed to a cease-fire to end the devastating war that has wrecked his country, even as fighting continues and there has been no progress on proposed peace talks between Dagalo and Sudan military chief Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan. Dagalo, leader of the Rapid Support Forces, …

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1 year, 4 months ago

BRICS Summit 2023 Highlights: BRICS invites Saudi Arabia, 5 other nation to join bloc, PM Modi congratulates new members

Live Mint

BRICS leaders announced on Thursday the admission of six new countries from next year as the club of large and populous emerging economies seeks to reshape the global order. Check the latest updates here BRICS Summit 2023 LIVE: PM Modi, XI asks officials to resolve border dispute Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra says, "Prime Minister had interactions with other BRICS leaders. …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Saudi Arabia, Iran among six nations invited to join BRICS

Al Jazeera

Talks of expansion have dominated the three-day annual summit of major emerging economies in Johannesburg. Johannesburg, South Africa – Saudi Arabia and Iran are among six countries invited to join BRICS as new members next year, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced on the final day of a summit of the group that considers itself a counterweight to Western …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Narendra Modi to become first Indian Prime Minister in 40 years to visit Greece on August 25

India TV News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Greece on August 25, the first head-of-government to visit the European nation in 40 years, said the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday. In an official release, the MEA said that PM Modi will visit Greece on August 25 at the invitation of his Greek counterpart Kyriakos Mitsotakis, after the conclusion of …

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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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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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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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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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2 years, 2 months ago

King Charles to host SA’s Ramaphosa in first state visit of reign

Al Jazeera

President Ramaphosa’s will be the first state visit for King Charles III since the latter’s ascension to the throne in September. King Charles III will welcome South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to the United Kingdom for three days of high-level talks next month, the first such visit since the monarch succeeded his late mother Queen Elizabeth II last month. Ramaphosa’s …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Biden calls South Africa a vital voice despite Russia stance

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden praised South Africa as a vital voice on the global stage as he hosted President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday at the White House for talks that touched on the two nations’ differences on Russia’s war in Ukraine and more. South Africa abstained from a United Nations vote condemning Russia’s actions and calling for a mediated …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Biden and Ramaphosa vow to strengthen US-South Africa ties

Al Jazeera

South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa visits Washington for talks with Joe Biden on climate crisis, trade and Ukraine war, among other issues. US President Joe Biden praised South Africa as a “vital voice” as he met with the country’s President Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House for talks that will touch on efforts to tackle the climate crisis, as well as …

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2 years, 4 months ago

U. S. Secretary Antony Blinken meets South Africa leader Ramaphosa, heads to Congo

The Hindu

U. S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and marked the country's Women's Day holiday, before embarking on a flight to Congo to continue his three-nation tour of Africa. Mr. Blinken met with Mr. Ramaphosa on August 9 for brief talks that also included South Africa's International Relations Minister Naledi Pandor. The cordial meeting …

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2 years, 5 months ago

PM Modi holds talks with South African president; discusses trade, defence, food security

Firstpost

The prime minister, who is in Germany on a two-day visit from Sunday for the summit of the G7, met Ramaphosa on the sidelines of it at Schloss Elmau Elmau, Germany: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and discussed the full range of friendship between the two countries, including further expanding ties in trade, …

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2 years, 7 months ago

S Africa’s Ramaphosa: Russia sanctions hurting ‘bystander’ states

Al Jazeera

Africa, still facing lingering economic effects from the coronavirus pandemic, has been hit hard by rising food costs linked to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has said that “bystander countries” were suffering due to sanctions against Russia and called for talks as the African Union prepared a mission to foster dialogue between Moscow and Kyiv. …

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2 years, 8 months ago

Ramaphosa urges end to Ukraine war during talks with Zelenskyy

Al Jazeera

South African president calls for a ‘negotiated end’ to the conflict as he continues a delicate balancing act. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for an end to the conflict in Ukraine during talks by phone with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy, warning that the war threatens food security in Africa. pic.twitter.com/hDtGOJ56DU — Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 April 21, 2022 …

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South Africa Cabinet Talks Stall After ANC Pulls Trade Offer

South Africa’s Ramaphosa elected president, but coalition allies hold veto

South Africa's parties wait for 'devil in details' in ANC's coalition plan

South Africa’s weakened ANC talks with 5 parties over possible coalition but says it’s still early

A guide to what’s next for South Africa and the key figures in unprecedented coalition talks

South Africa's ANC calls demands for President Ramaphosa to step down for coalition talks a 'no-go'

South Africa's ANC to start coalition talks after bruising vote

South Africa’s president urges parties to find common ground in talks after election deadlock

Can Jacob Zuma emerge as kingmaker in South Africa’s election?

Sudan paramilitary leader says he’s committed to cease-fire, but no progress on proposed peace talks

BRICS Summit 2023 Highlights: BRICS invites Saudi Arabia, 5 other nation to join bloc, PM Modi congratulates new members

Saudi Arabia, Iran among six nations invited to join BRICS

Narendra Modi to become first Indian Prime Minister in 40 years to visit Greece on August 25

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

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

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

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

King Charles to host SA’s Ramaphosa in first state visit of reign

Biden calls South Africa a vital voice despite Russia stance

Biden and Ramaphosa vow to strengthen US-South Africa ties

U. S. Secretary Antony Blinken meets South Africa leader Ramaphosa, heads to Congo

PM Modi holds talks with South African president; discusses trade, defence, food security

S Africa’s Ramaphosa: Russia sanctions hurting ‘bystander’ states

Ramaphosa urges end to Ukraine war during talks with Zelenskyy