Earlier this month, South Africa announced record increases in gasoline and diesel prices following the war in Iran. In an interview with Africa.Table, South African foreign minister Ronald Lamola discusses the war’s impact on his country and why African mediation efforts deserve greater international attention.
By David Renke
After US President Trump excluded South Africa from the G20, the country’s foreign minister thanked Germany for its support. As part of the Binational Commission, the two countries also agreed to strengthen their cooperation.
By David Renke
At its first summit in Africa, the G20 group commits to working together to fight wars, disease, growing inequality and poverty.
By Redaktion Table
While Donald Trump boycotts the G20 summit in South Africa, China is positioned to expand its influence. Even in the host country, some see the US absence as an opportunity. Beijing, meanwhile, is prepared for a “world in disorder”.
By Andreas Landwehr
