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The Group of Twenty (G20) South Africa

Date: Mar 4, 2025

SA has vowed to seize the moment to shape the agenda, influencing a paradigm shift whereby G20 countries will be required to situate inequalities at the heart of economic policy making.

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‘Iran will respond firmly if US becomes directly involved in Israeli strikes’

Iran has conveyed to Washington that it will respond firmly to the United States (US) if it becomes directly involved in Israel's military campaign, the Iranian ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva said on Wednesday.

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SA journalism association working to form Sustainability Fund

Deputy Chairperson of the South African National Editors Forum (SANEF) Tshamano Makhadi says they are working to form a Journalism Sustainability Fund, to save journalism.

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SA Deputy President in Russia ahead of economic forum

South Africa's (SA) Deputy President, Paul Mashatile is in Russia to boost trade ties and promote the country as an investment destination

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Mozambique faces criticism for forcing name change on opposition party  

Mozambican government is under growing scrutiny after ordering opposition politician VenĂ¢ncio Mondlane to change the acronym “Anamalala”, linked to the party he is trying to register, within 30 days.  

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Guinea-Bissau halts travel allowances as treasury faces cash shortages

The government of Guinea-Bissau has announced the suspension of travel allowances for public servants, citing a lack of funds in the Treasury and commitments tied to an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

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UN warns Syria cannot endure further instability amid fragile political transition

A senior United Nations (UN) official has cautioned that any further escalation of conflict in the Middle East could unravel fragile progress towards peace in Syria.

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Inside Trump's border military zone in New Mexico

Along the southern New Mexico border separating the United States (US) from Mexico, this has become a common sight

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Cameroonian government troops, civilians seek immediate departure of gold, iron miners

The Cameroon government troops and civilians asking for the immediate departure of gold, iron ore and diamond miners, especially Chinese have been in running battles along Cameroon's eastern border with the Central African Republic

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Both sides in Sudan accused of war crimes as aid workers, hospitals attacked: UN

Investigators appointed by the United Nations (UN) have concluded that both the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are responsible for war crimes.

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Gaza death toll rises as dozens killed near aid distribution point  

Nearly 60 Palestinians have been killed and over 200 wounded in what medics are calling one of the deadliest incidents in southern Gaza since the start of the conflict.

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