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Press releases published on April 23, 2025
Official declares Russia main space-associate for S-Africa
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has become South Africa’s most important partner in the development of its national space program, according to Patrick Ndlovu, chairman of the South African National Space Agency (SANSA). Speaking to Sputnik Africa during Cosmonautics Day …
South Korea Seeks Middle Ground in U.S.-China Rivalry
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) South Korea’s Foreign Minister emphasized on Wednesday that the nation’s cooperation with China is, in many respects, in line with American interests, and stressed that countries in the region are not in favor of the U.S.-China rivalry turning …
Lavrov claims colonial borders feed instability in Africa
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has blamed Africa's ongoing instability on the legacy of colonialism, particularly the arbitrary borders imposed by former colonial powers. In an interview with Kommersant published Monday, Lavrov argued that …
S-African unity government infighting endangers confidence in democracy
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) During his Easter sermon, Anglican Archbishop Thabo Makgoba expressed concern about the potential erosion of public trust in South Africa’s democracy due to infighting within the Government of National Unity (GNU). Speaking at St George’s …
DR Congo confiscates assets of ex-leader
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) has seized the assets of former President Joseph Kabila and banned his political party, the People’s Party for Reconstruction and Democracy (PPRD), accusing him of supporting M23 …
S-African analyst says Trump skipping G20 Summit is not shocking
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Political analyst Goodenough Mashego stated that US President Donald Trump's decision to skip the upcoming G20 Summit in South Africa should not come as a surprise. He noted that Trump's absence aligns with similar actions, such as US Secretary of …
Elon Musk Plans to Reduce Role with Trump’s DOGE
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Tesla's chief executive, Elon Musk, declared on Tuesday that he will be scaling back his participation in the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) beginning in May. This decision reflects a realignment of his …
Special Envoy Steve Witkoff Plans to Meet Putin
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Steve Witkoff, the designated emissary of U.S. Leader Donald Trump, is scheduled to travel to Russia later this week for yet another round of discussions with Russian Leader Vladimir Putin, as verified by the White House. This journey marks …
European Powers Condemn Israel Over Gaza Aid Blockade
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) France, Germany, and the United Kingdom issued a sharp rebuke to Israel on Wednesday, denouncing its continued blockade of humanitarian aid into Gaza and urging the prompt restoration of full aid access, alongside renewed efforts toward a …
Brazil, Chile Condemn Global Trade Wars, Forge Deeper Ties
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Chilean President Gabriel Boric renewed their commitment to multilateralism and regional unity during a press conference on Tuesday, condemning global trade wars. The leaders criticized U.S. …
Turkey Maintains Economic Stability Despite Global Uncertainty
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Turkey’s Finance Minister, Mehmet Simsek, reassured that the country remains dedicated to maintaining “prudent, responsible, and sustainable macroeconomic policies” amid ongoing global economic turbulence. His remarks, made during a meeting in …
Russia, S-Africa vow stronger economic collaboration
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola on Wednesday in Moscow to reinforce their countries’ growing bilateral relationship. Lamola, who led the South African …
Trump states he has no knowledge what Congo is
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) During a meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he had no knowledge of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), despite claiming that many illegal immigrants entering the …
Algeria boots dozen French diplomats
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Algeria has ordered 12 French embassy officials to leave the country within 48 hours, escalating tensions between the two nations, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot confirmed on Monday. Barrot criticized the move and urged Algiers to …
Cambodia, Thailand Pledge to Enhance Bilateral Ties
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Cambodia and Thailand pledged on Wednesday to deepen their bilateral relations and collaboration across various sectors for mutual benefit. The commitment was made during a meeting in Phnom Penh between Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and …
Swiss Pharma Giant Roche Reveals Major Investment in U.S.
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Swiss pharmaceutical leader Roche revealed plans Tuesday to invest $50 billion in the U.S. across pharmaceuticals and diagnostics, driven by concerns over potential new tariffs on drug imports. The company said the investment would create over 12, …
S-Africa grapples with major crisis stemming from illegal mining networks
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) South Africa is grappling with a major crisis stemming from illegal mining networks, particularly at the Stilfontein mine in the North West Province, where a six-month standoff occurred between authorities and thousands of illegal miners. In …
Putin, S-African president talk about trade, Ukraine war
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin recently spoke with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa over the phone, discussing ways to enhance bilateral cooperation, particularly in trade, economy, and investment, while also addressing the ongoing …
Strong Earthquake Rattles Istanbul, Prompts Swift Emergency Response
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) A strong earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale struck Turkey on Wednesday, with its epicenter located in the Silivri district of Istanbul, according to the country’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD). The tremor occurred …
Rubio Reveals Major State Department Overhaul
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday revealed a major initiative to restructure the State Department, designed to align more closely with President Donald Trump's America First foreign policy. Rubio emphasized the urgency of reform, …