South Africa's governing party also said it would support a parliamentary motion calling for the closure of the Israeli Embassy in the country
African leaders are pushing for renewal of a U.S. trade policy that allows them duty-free access to the U.S. market. Kate Bartlett spoke with U.S. trade representative Katherine Tai about U.S.-China competition and visited a factory that does business with both countries. Camera — Zaheer Cassim.
Ukraine war took a backseat to the conflict in the Middle East as South Africa announced it is recalling its diplomats from Israel
The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is a program that has provided eligible sub-Saharan African countries with duty free access to the U.S. economy since 2000
Can the West’s plans for a massive new railway avoid some of the pitfalls China’s rail projects in Africa experienced?
A conservation group has come to the rescue of the world's largest private rhino breeding operation after the owner in South Africa said he didn't have the funds to sustain his farm. Kate Bartlett spoke to experts about plans to release the 2,000 animals into the wild. Camera — Zaheer Cassim.
A new report accuses a Chinese company of illegal deforestation in the Democratic Republic of Congo, but which country is responsible is up for debate
South Africa is hosting a summit for participants in the U.S.'s duty-free Africa Growth and Opportunity Act from Nov. 2 to 4 as the act comes up for renewal. Kate Bartlett spoke to the owners of a company about how the trade initiative helped them enter the U.S. market. VOA footage by Zaheer Cassim.
As they sign more deals with China during Belt and Road Initiative forum, US wants to create options for African nations as it plays catch-up in investing in continent
Jewish group slams Naledi Pandor’s conversation with Hamas leader, saying she has 'taken a side'
Africa’s cobalt and lithium in high demand as Beijing and the West invest in the clean energy transition
Tsitsi Dangarembga has long been critic of Zimbabwe’s ruling party
Chinese financiers are in talks to provide funding after Western lenders balked at backing the controversial project.
While lending was down over past two years, experts expect to see 'leaner, greener' investments from Beijing
Could Chinese energy assistance see more South African exports of finished products and help correct a trade imbalance?
With a shrinking number of international allies, Taiwan's Tsai Ing-wen is looking to shore up relations with last supporter in Africa
Analysts weigh in on what the new, disparate additions might mean for global politics
The Russian and Chinese leaders railed against 'hegemony' and a 'Cold War mentality' on second day of the meeting
China is South Africa’s largest trading partner; Xi will also be attending the BRICS summit while in the country
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