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Guns, cobalt and sons-in-law: Trump’s shadow diplomacy The US has taken the opportunity offered by the DRC peace deal to gain a foothold in the race to secure access to critical… by Tara O’Connor July 9, 2025 Opinion·Pan-African
Zero tariffs, high stakes: China courts Africa as US retreats In the wake of Trump’s tariff announcements, Beijing’s offer of zero tariffs to African countries is a well-timed, calculated move… by Tim Cohen June 23, 2025 Economy & Markets·Pan-African
From Mars to Mzansi: Elon, come home! South Africa misses you, Elon! We reckon it's time for a homecoming tour… by Tim Cohen June 8, 2025 Opinion
Inside Cyril’s gift box for Donald Cars, gas, rare earths – and a nod to equity equivalence. South Africa’s gift box to Trump may not dazzle, but it’s a transactional… by Rob Rose May 30, 2025 Opinion·Politics
Cupcake survives ambush in Trump’s bunker Against expectations of an ‘unmitigated disaster’, Ramaphosa achieved a rare success in the Oval Office. It helped that he had champion golfers in his… by Rob Rose May 23, 2025 News·Politics
Dealing with The Donald Cyril Ramaphosa’s mission to Washington should be more icebreaking than transactional… by Tim Cohen May 20, 2025 Politics
Memo to President Ramaphosa An open letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa ahead of his visit to the White House… Greg MillsRay Hartley May 19, 2025 Opinion·Politics
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