Russian-US talks in Istanbul: Diplomatic tensions ease with key agreements
Africa News 24 Pretoria Bureau PRETORIA, South Africa – In a significant diplomatic development, Russian and US officials held expert-level consultations in Istanbul on 27 February 2025, focusing on the normalisation of diplomatic missions’ operations. The discussions, led by Alexander Darchiev, Director of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Department of North America, and Sonata Coulter, US […]
Russia condemns Zelensky’s Washington visit amid global diplomatic fallout
Africa News 24 Pretoria Bureau PRETORIA, South Africa – Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova labelled Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s recent visit to Washington DC, as a “complete political and diplomatic failure” for Kyiv. In a statement, Zakharova criticised Zelensky’s conduct during his meeting with US President Donald Trump, accusing him of “outrageously boorish behaviour” […]
King Charles, European leaders support Zelensky after tense Trump meeting
Africa News 24 Pretoria Bureau LONDON, United Kingdom — King Charles and other European leaders have given Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky massive support after his tense meeting with US President Donald Trump. Zelensky received a hero’s welcome in London amidst escalating tensions with the US and European leaders, including the British monarchy, expressed their unwavering […]
Rwanda, the DRC, and the weaponization of aid: A case of Western double standards
By Silence Charumbira For decades, Western aid has been portrayed as a benevolent force, a catalyst for humanitarian relief and economic development. Yet, recent events expose it as a strategic tool of control rather than a neutral force for good. Nowhere is this contradiction more evident than in the UK’s decision to freeze aid to […]
Ghana: WAPCo demonstrates best practices in safety and security, media engagement
Dzifa Tetteh Tay On February 20, a group of journalists from Tema and Accra, both in the Greater Accra Region, were invited by the West African Gas Pipeline Company (WAPCo) for a media interaction with the facility’s management to show their commitment to safety and security of media personnel. The event aimed to update the […]
France’s military influence wanes as nations forge new paths
Africa News 24 Pretoria Bureau A seismic shift is underway in Africa as several nations, once firmly within France’s sphere of influence, decisively sever military ties with their former coloniser. This wave of expulsions, dubbed the “African Frexit,” signals a profound rejection of France’s long-standing policies and a move toward forging new partnerships with global […]
Putin focuses on rare earth metals industry amid global geopolitical shifts
Tulani Ngwenya PRETORIA, South Africa – In the wake of strained US-Ukraine relations over a contentious minerals deal, Russian President Vladimir Putin has convened a high-level meeting to accelerate Russia’s rare earth metals industry. This strategic move aims to position Russia as a key global supplier of these critical resources. During the meeting at Novo-Ogaryovo […]
World leaders support Zelensky after controversial Trump meeting
Africa News 24 Pretoria Bureau PRETORIA, South Africa – The fallout from a tense and abruptly ended Oval Office meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sparked a wave of global solidarity for Ukraine. Leaders from Europe and beyond have rushed to reaffirm their support for Zelensky and condemn what […]
Trump-Zelensky oval office clash sparks diplomatic crisis, mineral deal collapses
Africa News 24 Pretoria Bureau WASHINGTON DC, America — A high-stakes diplomatic meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy erupted into a heated confrontation Friday, leading to the abrupt collapse of a crucial mineral agreement and casting uncertainty over future US support for Ukraine. The Oval Office showdown, which reportedly ended […]
Cop at center of Brazil’s fintech money laundering scandal
Tulani Ngwenya SÃO PAULO, Brazil — A Brazilian police officer who also owned a fintech bank has been arrested in a major money laundering operation, exposing the deep infiltration of organised crime into the country’s financial sector and highlighting critical regulatory gaps. The arrest, part of “Operation Hydra,” targeted financial technology companies allegedly used by […]
