White House labels claims of US participation in G20 in South Africa as false information
White House Asserts No U.S. Delegation to G20 Despite Contradictory Claims The White House confirmed on Thursday that there will be no U.S. delegation attending the G20 meeting in South Africa, labeling conflicting reports as “fake news.” This statement comes as a response to media assertions suggesting otherwise. Back in early November, President Trump declared […]
South Africa Refuses Palestinian Refugees, Says Israel Is Ethnically Cleansing Gaza
South Africa Halts Palestinian Refugee Charter Flights On Monday, South Africa declared it would stop accepting charter flights for Palestinian refugees. Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola accused the Israeli government of aiming to “clear Gaza and the West Bank of Palestinians.” Rumors began circulating in late October. A chartered flight was reported to have carried 176 […]
Xi Jinping Will Not Attend G-20 Summit in South Africa, Aligning with Trump and Milei
China’s G20 Summit Representation On Thursday, China’s Foreign Ministry announced that Premier Li Qiang will attend the upcoming G20 summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, while President Xi Jinping will not be present. The G20, which includes the globe’s largest economies, is set to kick off on November 21st. With Xi’s absence, he joins a list […]
South Africa Begins Investigation into Citizens Caught in the Conflict in Ukraine
On Thursday, the South African government launched an investigation into how 17 of its citizens ended up as mercenaries in Ukraine. These men reportedly sent a “distress signal” for help, and their families allege they were deceived into joining the fight. “President Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered a look into the circumstances that led to the […]
US officials avoid G20 in South Africa due to claims of Afrikaner discrimination
US Officials Boycott G20 Summit in South Africa The Trump administration announced on Friday that American officials will skip the upcoming Group of 20 summit in Johannesburg. This decision highlights ongoing tensions with South Africa, particularly regarding allegations of discrimination against white Afrikaners. State Department Deputy Chief Press Secretary Tommy Piggott expressed concerns, saying, “Politicians […]
Trump announces the US will not attend the G20 in South Africa.
Trump Declines G20 Participation, Citing Human Rights Issues On Friday, President Trump announced that the U.S. would not take part in the upcoming G20 summit in South Africa, referring to the situation as an “utter disgrace.” He expressed concern over reports of violence affecting Africans, particularly those descended from Dutch, French, and German settlers. In […]
Cocoa Prices Under Strain from Anticipated Large Harvest in West Africa
Cocoa Market Update On Wednesday, cocoa prices took a hit, with December ICE NY Cocoa closing down 204 points, or about 3.09%, while December ICE London Cocoa dropped 189 points, marking a 3.97% decline. The downturn in prices seems to be linked to optimistic expectations for a robust cocoa harvest in West Africa. Farmers in […]
Christians for Israel USA Deliver Papers to Albanese in South Africa
Legal representative of pro-Israel group is taking action against a UN Special Rapporteur related to the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Recently, Francesca Albanese faced defamation charges in South Africa after her speech at the Nelson Mandela Foundation. According to reports, the American groups Christian Friends of the Israeli Community and Christians in Israel are suing Albanese […]
US aims to build partnerships in Africa to challenge China’s control over rare earth materials
U.S. Efforts to Counter China’s Rare Earth Dominance The State Department has indicated its commitment to address the national security risks posed by China’s control over the rare earth minerals market. Recent developments suggest that Africa might play a pivotal role in helping the U.S. mitigate Beijing’s influence in this crucial industry. According to the […]
Suspects in Louvre theft captured after French police informed about escape plan to Africa
On Saturday night, authorities arrested two men suspected of orchestrating a $100 million heist of French crown jewels at the Louvre. One of the suspects was apprehended while attempting to leave the country. Reports from a Paris newspaper indicate that one suspect, whose identity hasn’t been disclosed, was caught at Charles de Gaulle airport as […]