US to drop South Africa, Rwanda from duty-free trade initiative
The Trump administration has said South Africa and Rwanda are breaking the rules of the AGOA free trade initiative, a centerpiece of US economic engagement with sub-Saharan Africa.
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The Trump administration has said South Africa and Rwanda are breaking the rules of the AGOA free trade initiative, a centerpiece of US economic engagement with sub-Saharan Africa.
In tonight's edition, Uganda starts drawing down troops just days after the UN ends its political mission in Somalia. Also, upcoming municipal elections in South Africa risk solidifying growing political fragmentation. And the drought gripping Chad could be the country’s worst in more than 40 years.
South Africa to lose duty-free access, affecting $1.7bn worth of annual exports, including cars and farm products.
The move comes barely a week after Rwanda's defence ministry was hit with sanctions by the US Treasury.
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Ireland head coach Scott Bemand says his side are ready for their "second ascent" as they target a historic series win over South Africa.
Australia take a step towards victory over South Africa in Cape Town, with the help of careless batting from Proteas' top order.
South Africa names Durban as host city for its 2036 and 2040 bids to bring the Olympics to Africa for the first time.
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Australia fight back in afternoon and evening against South Africa to spare the blushes of captain Pat Cummins in third Test.
Latest scorecard from the third Test between South Africa and Australia in Cape Town.
Tensions in South Africa over anti-migrant protests have left in limbo many who were counting on following the rules to sort out their paperwork and status in the country. Calls for a crackdown on foreigners, particularly undocumented migrants, have sometimes spiralled into murder. In response to the unrest, the government suspended the asylum application process.
Ulster back row Juarno Augustus is relishing being back in his native South Africa as he prepares to face his former club Stormers after recovering from ankle surgery.
Ireland score six tries to beat South Africa in the first of two WXV Global Series meetings in Cape Town.
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This is President Peter Mutharika's fifth visit to South Africa this year.