Southern Africa
Latest news and analyses on the countries located in the southernmost subregion of the African continent.
Steve Biko (1946-1977): South Africa’s anti-apartheid activist and voice of Black liberation
Bantu Stephen Biko was born on December 18, 1946, in King William's Town, in the Eastern Cape province of South...
Read moreDetailsSouth Africa starts ‘national dialogue’ about poverty, inequality
South African is starting a “national dialogue” Friday that is meant to bring all sectors of society together to discuss...
Read moreDetailsSouth Africa’s auto sector hit by job losses and company closures
Low domestic sales of locally made cars, an influx of imports and low levels of local content have led to...
Read moreDetailsSouth Africa to offer US a revised trade deal on Tuesday
South Africa will submit a revised offer for a trade deal to Washington on Tuesday, the trade minister said, in...
Read moreDetailsSouth Africa’s DA thinks U.S. trade deal unlikely without changes to race policies
The second biggest party in South Africa's ruling coalition thinks the 30% tariff Donald Trump imposed on its exports to...
Read moreDetailsChief Hosea Kutako (1870-1970): Namibian nationalist leader and traditional ruler
Chief Hosea Kutako was one of the most prominent leaders of the Namibian nationalist movement and traditional leadership. Thanks to...
Read moreDetailsTrump’s US-Africa Summit: A New Trade Deal or Diplomatic Maneuver?
In a moment when African leaders had the chance to push back against a resurgent colonial mindset, they instead bowed—giving...
Read moreDetailsZambia concerned by ‘financial strain’ of new US visa bond
Zambia's government voiced concern on Friday about the "unnecessary financial strain" that would be caused by a new rule requiring...
Read moreDetailsSouth African court orders repatriation of ex-Zambian leader Lungu’s body
A South African court on Friday ordered the repatriation of former Zambian president Edgar Lungu's body for a state funeral,...
Read moreDetailsSouth Africa’s Ramaphosa speaks to Trump, trade teams to talk further
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa held a telephone call with U.S. President Donald Trump on bilateral trade and the two...
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