By Agencies South Africans voiced disappointment and concern following a tense meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in Washington D.C., where Trump confronted Ramaphosa with baseless allegations regarding the treatment of white farmers in South Africa. The encounter, initially anticipated as a chance for diplomatic strengthening, quickly escalated as

It was intended as a routine diplomatic engagement to strengthen ties between the USA and South Africa. However, the meeting between Presidents Cyril Ramaphosa and Donald Trump on May 21, 2025, took a dramatic turn when Trump confronted Ramaphosa with baseless claims of a “white genocide” in South Africa. This unexpected move has sparked global

In a report by AP, concerns rise over the Trump administration’s alleged deportation of immigrants to South Sudan, a move that experts warn could create a perilous precedent. Hassan Khannenje, Director at HORN International Institute for Strategic Studies, criticized the actions as potentially jeopardizing international peace and security. The administration’s decision to expel individuals convicted

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa hailed his recent White House visit as a triumph, emphasizing achievements in re-engaging with the U.S. and advancing investment and trade discussions. Despite a heated exchange with President Donald Trump regarding allegations of genocide, which dominated headlines, Ramaphosa remained diplomatic. Trump’s unfounded accusations of violence against white farmers in South

Israeli embassy officials in the U.S. have identified the victims of the tragic shooting in Washington as Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgram. The couple, who were planning to get engaged, were fatally shot outside the Capital Jewish Museum. The suspected gunman, Elias Rodriguez, reportedly yelled “free, free Palestine” during the attack. President Trump condemns the

President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa met with President Donald Trump at the White House in a tense exchange, addressing Trump’s claims of a “genocide” against white Afrikaner farmers. Despite attempts at humor, the meeting revealed strained relations between the two countries, marking a low point since the end of apartheid. Ramaphosa defended his administration’s

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa described his recent White House visit as a “great success,” despite a tense moment with President Donald Trump regarding allegations of genocide. The meeting, focused on re-engagement with the U.S. and trade discussions, took an unexpected turn when Trump raised unsubstantiated claims about the killing of white farmers in South

The Israeli embassy in the U.S. has named the victims of the tragic shooting in Washington as Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgram. President Trump and Israeli officials condemn the attack as an act of antisemitism. The couple, who were planning to get engaged, were ambushed while leaving an event at the Capital Jewish Museum. The

Foreign ministers from the European Union (EU) and African Union (AU) have pledged to enhance collaboration for peace, security, and economic partnership between the two continents. The commitment was made during the third ministerial EU-AU meeting in Brussels, emphasizing the need to translate promises into action. The meeting, co-chaired by EU foreign affairs chief Kaja

By Agencies South Africans expressed disappointment and concern after a tense meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in Washington D.C., where Trump confronted Ramaphosa with unfounded allegations about the systematic targeting of white farmers in South Africa. The encounter, originally aimed at strengthening diplomatic ties and dispelling misconceptions, took