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Iran Pulls Out Of South Africa’s Joint BRICS+ Naval Exercise Amid Political Tensions At Home

Global UpfrontJan 13, 2026January 13, 20260

Iran has withdrawn from the joint naval exercise about to start in False Bay. The Iranian Navy sent three warships to False Bay last week,

Why U.S. Is Losing African Grounds in 2025 – And How Not To Engage A Changing Continent

Global UpfrontNov 27, 2025November 27, 20250

By Olalekan Adigun The year is 2025, yet many American politicians still behave as though the world is frozen in the post–World War II and

U.S. Congress Gets Bill To Review Relations With South Africa Following ‘Politically Motivated’ ICJ Genocide Case Against Israel

Global UpfrontFeb 11, 2024February 11, 20240

A bill has been submitted to the United States (U.S.) Congress calling for a full review of the country’s bilateral relationship with South Africa following

U.S. To Evict Gabon, Niger, Uganda, Central African Republic From AGOA Trade Pact, Says Biden

Global UpfrontOct 31, 2023October 31, 20230

US President Joe Biden said on Monday that he intends to end the participation of Gabon, Niger, Uganda and the Central African Republic in the

Putin Connection: Ramaphosa’s Delegation In U.S. To Persuade Washington Not To Drop South Africa’s Trade Benefits

Global UpfrontApr 28, 2023April 28, 20230

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s National Security Adviser (NSA) Sydney Mufamadi is in Washington at the head of a delegation lobbying the Biden administration and congressional leaders.