US - African Times

‘U.S.-Manipulated G7 Rips World Apart, Creates Tension’

HIROSHIMA, Japan, May 20 (Xinhua) — At the Group of Seven (G7) Summit starting here Friday, the U.S.-led clique is again hyping up their so-called “law and order,” whereas political observers have precisely debunked the essence of their lies — a scheme to play small-clique politics and dictate to the rest of the world. The… Continue reading ‘U.S.-Manipulated G7 Rips World Apart, Creates Tension’

Chissano Bemoans Impact Of Zimbabwe Sanctions On Continent

A flee market in Zimbabwe. Nqobizitha Mangaliso Ndlovu, the Minister of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality, says more than US$56 million the Zimbabwean government invested in the tourism industry in Mashonaland West province, post-pandemic appears to have gone down the drain. Photo: Xinhua.

THE statesman, Joachim Chissano, has lamented the sanctions against Zimbabwe as having a dire impact on the Southern African region. The former Mozambican president added the current situation in theneighbouring country would hinder the success of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). “The crisis in the country is having terrible consequences for the region,… Continue reading Chissano Bemoans Impact Of Zimbabwe Sanctions On Continent

US Ambassador Reuben Brigety Should Have Been Expelled: Malema

EFF leader Julius Malema led his party's national shutdown march to the Union Buildings in Pretoria. Thousands of people from different political parties and unions attended the march calling for President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign and for an end to load shedding. Picture: supplied.

EFF leader Julius Malema has added his voice to those who have publicly raised concerns about the government’s handling of US Ambassador Reuben Brigety’s claims that South Africa armed Russia, saying he should have been expelled from the country and his credentials withdrawn. Addressing a media briefing in Johannesburg yesterday, Malema poured cold water on… Continue reading US Ambassador Reuben Brigety Should Have Been Expelled: Malema

Washington’s Trade War Causes Losses To Itself And World

BEIJING, May 15 (Xinhua) — The recent U.S. Census Bureau data suggest that the U.S. merchandise trade deficit with China was larger in 2022 than when Donald Trump was president, said an article on the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace website. Adding that America’s overall trade deficit hit an all-time high of 1.18 trillion U.S.… Continue reading Washington’s Trade War Causes Losses To Itself And World

SACP Demands Expulsion of US Ambassador

U.S. Ambassador to South Africa, Reuben Brigety, falsely accused South Africa of "loading" weapons and ammunition onto a Russian vessel anchored at Simon's Town, Western Cape, in December to help it fight its Eastern European neighbour Ukraine.

THE South African Communist Party (SACP) has called on the government to expel the United States (US) ambassador, Reuben Brigety II, following his claims the host country sent arms to Russia, in its conflict with Ukraine. At a press briefing he addressed on Thursday, Brigety accused South Africa of “arming Russia with a vessel that… Continue reading SACP Demands Expulsion of US Ambassador