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FILE PHOTO: War-displaced citizens flee towards the city of Goma, eastern Republic of Congo. (Photo by ALEXIS HUGUET / AFP)

Ramaphosa welcomes outcome of summit on eastern DRC

Southern and East African leaders gave military commanders five days to give technical direction on an immediate ceasefire

  • Emsie Ferreira
3 min read
Paul Kagame. (X)

Kagame says South Africa not equipped to mediate in DRC, warns of confrontation

The Rwandan president accused president Cyril Ramaphosa and officials of distorting talks between the two, calling it a mix of attacks, lies, and misrepresentation

  • Des Erasmus
3 min read
Minister Ronald Lamola and UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy during a meeting at Table Bay Hotel on November 05, 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa. The meeting focused on strengthening relations between South Africa and the UK. (Photo by Brenton Geach/Gallo Images via Getty Images)

South Africa is eager to facilitate Russia-Ukraine peace talks, says minister Lamola

The international relations minister pressed the point after talks with British Foreign Secretary, David Lammy.

  • Emsie Ferreira
7 min read