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Pope Leo XIV meets US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Vatican
Pope Leo XIV welcomed US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Vatican, marking a significant moment just after the new pontiff's inauguration mass.
US plans to cut diplomatic presence in Africa and eliminate climate change offices
Proposed US restructuring signals diminished diplomatic engagement in Africa.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio vows to keep stripping visas after furor over snatched student
Marco Rubio's aggressive visa cancellations targeting student activists have ignited outrage and raised concerns about free speech in America.
Why historian Pitika Ntuli believes Julius Malema should reconsider singing 'Kill the Boer'
Julius Malema's controversial 'Kill the Boer' chant on Human Rights Day ignites outrage, as historian Pitika Ntuli questions the implications of such provocative lyrics amidst global criticism.
AfriForum urges President Ramaphosa to condemn 'Kill the Boer' chants
Amid rising concerns over violence against Afrikaners, AfriForum demands that President Ramaphosa publicly denounce hate speech and classify farm murders as a national priority offence.
Is rushing a new ambassador the right move for South Africa? Insights from political analyst Stephen Friedman
Political analyst Stephen Friedman defends South African Ambassador Ibrahim Rasool's comments on the US, highlighting double standards in diplomatic criticism and urging a more balanced approach to international relations.
‘Obsessive targeting of South Africa’: Ambassador Patrick Gaspard calls out Washington
Former US Ambassador Patrick Gaspard criticises Washington's unilateral actions against South Africa, highlighting the recent expulsion of Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool and its implications for diplomatic relations.
Ramaphosa says improving relationship with US 'a priority'
President Cyril Ramaphosa's comments come after Ebrahim Rasool was declared 'persona non grata' at the weekend.
EFF condemns US ambassador expulsion, vows to block 'white supremacist' appointment
The Economic Freedom Fighters have opposed the potential appointment of Joel Pollak as the US Ambassador to South Africa, labelling him a 'white supremacist' and vowing to block his entry into the country.
'Anti-African sentiment' | Saftu responds to 'hostile' US ambassador expulsion row
In a fierce response to diplomatic tensions, Saftu's Zwelinzima Vavi denounces the US expulsion of Ambassador Rasool as evidence of anti-African sentiment, while warning against American diplomatic pressure and emphasising South Africa's sovereign right to independent foreign policy.
DA calls for urgent dialogue following US expulsion of Ebrahim Rasool
The Democratic Alliance urges immediate diplomatic intervention following the expulsion of SA Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool from the US, amid growing concerns over bilateral relations and economic implications.
South Africa’s Diplomatic Dilemma: US response to SA 'swift and predictable'
In a dramatic escalation of diplomatic tensions, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has expelled South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool, signalling a significant deterioration in US-SA relations amid South Africa's ICJ case against Israel.
AfriForum criticises ANC's 'diplomatic failures' following Ebrahim Rasool's expulsion
AfriForum Responds Strongly to the Expulsion of South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool by the US, Warning of Severe Consequences for Diplomatic Relations.