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South Africa vows not to bend to US pressure after G20 snub
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a statement on Wednesday accusing South Africa's government of "racism" against its white citizens, an allegation that President Donald Trump has also made and which has been widely discredited.
Kenya, U.S agency to proceed with Ksh.129 billion debt-for-food swap
Kenya, which is laden with high public debt and repayments, has been seeking new sources of financing to create room for development spending and investments in infrastructure.Ruto is in Washington to witness the signing of a U.S.-brokered accord between the DRC and Rwanda....
South Africa arrests four men suspected of planning to fight for Russia
The men were stopped at the boarding gate in Johannesburg on Friday, police said, weeks after reports another 17 South African men were stuck in Ukraine after being lured into joining mercenary forces with the promise of lucrative contracts.
Senegal prime minister calls Guinea-Bissau coup a 'sham'
Despite the criticism, the junta appeared to be taking steps to consolidate power, announcing on Friday the appointment of Ilidio Vieira Te as prime minister and minister of finance.The coup reflects a continued pattern of instability in Guinea-Bissau, a major cocaine transport hub with a long histo...
China drops to second-largest tourist market for Japan
The row between Beijing and Tokyo was triggered afterJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated in a recent parliamentary address that a hypothetical Chinese attack on democratically-governed Taiwan could trigger a military response from Tokyo.
G20 leaders meet in South Africa seeking agreement, despite US boycott
G20 envoys have agreed on a draft leaders' declaration ahead of the weekend summit in Johannesburg, in which several of the top agenda items are about climate change. The draft was drawn up without seeking U.S. consensus, four sources familiar with the matter said on Friday....
Kenya to target a budget deficit of 4.9% of GDP in 2026/27
Kenya has been struggling with heavy debt repayments in recent years after it ramped up borrowing in the period since 2013 to fund infrastructure projects, forcing the government to try to maintain a fiscal consolidation path.
FIFA to probe Malaysian FA after players banned for forged documents
The players were banned for 12 months after the global soccer body found that false documentation had been used so they could play in an Asian Cup qualifier for Malaysia against Vietnam.All seven players appeared in Malaysia's 4-0 win over Vietnam at the 2027 Asian Cup qualifiers in June....
Tata Motors cuts Jaguar Land Rover margin forecast after cyberattack, China woes
JLR, which generates most of Tata Motors' profits, is grappling with falling demand for premium cars in China and component shortages after chipmaker Nexperia B.V. warned it could no longer guarantee deliveries due to a political standoff between China and the Netherlands....
Japan shooting for World Cup final spot, says JFA head Miyamoto
Japan Football Association President Miyamoto says the four-time Asian champions have the experience and depth of talent in the squad to make a major impact at the first 48-team World Cup, which is being hosted by Canada, Mexico and the United States.