South Africa

South Africa: Zuma's daughter probed over Ukraine war role

South African police are investigating Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla for allegedly tricking 17 men into fighting for Russia in Ukraine. This raises serious concerns about recruitment practices and citizen safety.

G20 Summit: PM Modi calls for global compact to stop misuse of AI

PM Modi urged for a global agreement to prevent AI misuse, emphasizing human-centric technology at the G20 Summit in Johannesburg.

South Africa’s president delivers G20 summit closing remarks

President Cyril Ramaphosa concluded the G20 summit in Johannesburg, emphasizing a commitment to tackle global issues like inequality and climate change.

South African mining faces pressure for fairer tax rules

South Africa's coal-dependent energy sector is under scrutiny as COP30 seeks fossil fuel elimination. A study warns the Northern Cape may become a 'sacrifice zone' due to pollution and resource extraction.

Fighting for food sovereignty at COP30: Interview with GRAIN’s Ange-David Baïmey

GRAIN's Ange-David Baïmey emphasizes the need for African communities to control their food systems at COP30, opposing corporate agriculture. This fight for food sovereignty is crucial amid worsening climate impacts.

‘The perfect ingredients’: WRI Africa deputy director shares vision for the continent’s energy transition

Rebekah Shirley from WRI emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach to energy access in Africa, focusing on economic development and renewable resources. This is crucial as 600 million Africans lack basic electricity access.

Global Energy Outlook sees promise in Africa’s power transition — funds permitting

The IEA's World Energy Outlook 2025 highlights Africa's growing energy demand amid significant investment shortfalls. Without reforms, energy poverty may persist.

What does the just energy transition mean for Africa?

Africa faces a significant energy deficit, with 600 million people lacking electricity. A just energy transition is needed to provide renewable energy access without imposing undue costs.

African summit seeks clean energy future to combat climate change impacts

At the Climate Chance Africa 2025 summit, nonstate actors adopted the Cotonou Declaration, emphasizing renewable energy's role in combating climate change. This initiative is crucial for sustainable development and climate adaptation in Africa.

Trump: No US officials attending G20 in South Africa

Trump announced no US officials will attend the G20 summit in South Africa, citing alleged discrimination against white farmers. This matters as it highlights tensions in US-South Africa relations and impacts international diplomacy.

Trump: US to boycott G20 in South Africa over discredited white farmer 'abuses'

The US will not attend the G20 summit in South Africa due to Trump's claims of white persecution, which South Africa's government has dismissed. This decision impacts international relations and the summit's dynamics.

South Africa court halts natural gas power plant project, cites climate commitments

A South African court nullified Eskom's gas-fired power plant project due to inadequate environmental assessments and community consultations. This ruling underscores the importance of climate commitments in energy projects.

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