Tag: CGTN Africa
South Africa rolls out support plan after U.S. tariff blow
The government’s plans include financial support to businesses, easing some competition rules, and pursuing trade alternatives, particularly with China. While businesses brace for job losses,…
Talk Africa: Why are African countries accepting deported convicts of foreign extractions?
The U.S. has controversially flown two batches of deportees to Africa, most of them are not Africans. The first batch landed in South Sudan in…
Kenya scraps visas for nine African countries
Under the new policy, citizens from eligible countries will no longer need Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), lengthy application forms, or pay visa fees to enter…
Thousands gather in Ouagadougou to support Burkina Faso President Traore
The rally came after Burkina Faso’s military authorities said they had foiled a coup attempt. It also followed comments from the head of the U.S….
South African President ramps up efforts to ease tensions with U.S.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has taken steps to ease tensions with the United States, holding a call with U.S. President Donald Trump ahead of…
South Africa’s rand slumps to 18-month low amid U.S. tariffs
South Africa’s rand fell to its lowest level in 18 months, trading at 19.58 against the U.S. dollar, a drop of 2.4 percent from the…
South Africa not planning to retaliate over U.S. import tariffs
South Africa is holding firm on its decision not to retaliate against the steep U.S. import tariffs set to take effect in just a few…
DR Congo says SADC troops will exit after M23 leave key positions
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s government says Southern African troops will only leave once M23 rebels exit Goma and its airport. Southern African Development Community…
