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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa

March 14, 2022

South African doctor cures deafness with 3D implants

Professor Mashudu Tshifularo successfully carried out the reconstructive surgery, using the Tshifularo printer implants.

Professor Mashudu Tshifularo
March 7, 2022

Why South Africa rejected UN’s condemnation of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: President Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa said that the idea of negotiation, dialogue and compromise were ‘out of touch’.

Cyril Ramaphosa
December 20, 2021

COVID-19: South Africa’s president resumes work after self-isolation

Cyril Ramaphosa, who was given the Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine in February, tested positive for COVID-19 on December 12.

Cyril Ramaphosa
November 14, 2021

Buhari in South Africa, seeks $40bn investments

The president is in Durban at the special invitation of the South African president to attend the inauguration of the second Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2021 on Monday.

President Muhammadu Buhari
May 17, 2021

South Africa angry Israel humiliating Palestine

This statement comes as demonstrations held on Saturday, with South Africans protesting in solidarity with Palestine on Saturday to mark Nakba Day, or Catastrophe Day.

Cyril Ramaphosa
February 2, 2021

African leaders should redouble anti-corruption fight: Transparency International

The report found gaps in enforcement and implementation of AUCPCC articles related to money laundering, illicit enrichment, political party funding, and civil society and media space.

February 1, 2021

COVID-19: South Africa takes vaccine delivery as Nigeria bickers over budget

Nigeria has yet to take delivery of any vaccines, despite being the largest economy on the continent.

A composite photo of Ramaphosa and Buhari used to illustrate the story
January 9, 2021

Ethiopian conflict and abrogation of AU mandate by Commission chairperson

I remain hopeful that the wisdom and courage of the Ethiopian people will tear down the veil of this destructive war

African Union Headquarters
January 1, 2021

Zambia, 20 other countries yet to ratify as AfCFTA begins Jan 1

As of December 2020, 54 AU Member States had signed the AfCFTA agreement.

African Continental Free Trade AreaAfrican Continental Free Trade Area
December 2, 2020

South Africa becomes new head of UN Security Council

This is South Africa’s second presidency during its two-year (2019-2020) elected term on the council.

Cyril Ramaphosa