China's relations are starting to improve with Japan, India and other countries that former U.S. President Joe Biden courted, just as Donald Trump brings his more unilateralist approach back to the White House.

President Ramaphosa faces his busiest year yet, hosting critical events like the G20 Summit, the national dialogue, and the ANC National General Council.

Boost in commodities demand helps narrow Africa’s China trade deficit as nations urge more imports of processed goods.

While the South African delegation to the WEF is led by the president, many important leaders will not attend, with the new US president participating via video link.

Nigeria has been admitted as a “partner country” of the BRICS bloc of developing economies. BRICS was formed by Brazil, Russia, India and China in 2009, with South Africa added in 2010, as a counterweight to the Group of Seven leading industrialized nations.

G20 summit will be an opportunity for President Ramaphosa and the Government of National Unity members to interact with a very important global audience.

THE slight drop in Africa's trade deficit with China does not show a change in what Africa is exporting. That is mainly because prices for raw materials like gold, copper, and coffee have gone up. Trade between China and Africa reached $295.

In his remarks after the inaugural address, President Trump threatened BRICS nations with 100% tariffs if they pursue de-dollarisation efforts.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Bissau-Guinean President Umaro Sissoco Embalo were also present, along with over 2,000 guests, including representatives of governments, organizations, cooperation partners, and other dignitaries. In his ...

It’s that time of year when the great and good gather for the annual World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. But who’s skipping the event is more telling.

Davos Switzerland - With Donald Trump back as US president with his confrontational style Chinese European and Ukrainian leaders are expected to defe

Turkey’s actions in Syria and Iraq also signal a deeper shift away from its Western alliances. Erdogan’s government has cultivated closer ties with Russia.