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Trump Shows Wrong Image in Genocide Claim to South Africa President

Trump Shows Wrong Image in Genocide Claim to South Africa President

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It was called an ambush and got big headlines – but one of the images that the USA's Donald Trump showed to South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa did not at all depict the alleged "genocide" of white South Africans. It was in fact a screenshot from a video filmed in the Congo-Kinshasa, reports Reuters

Trump Shows Video on Alleged Genocide to South Africa's Ramaphosa

Trump Shows Video on Alleged Genocide to South Africa's Ramaphosa

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USA's President Donald Trump showed a video clip to South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa, which Trump claims strengthens the allegations of a "genocide" against white South Africans. Despite this, Ramaphosa describes the meeting as successful

After Trump's Threats – EU Opens Up for Negotiations

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After Trump's Threats – EU Opens Up for Negotiations

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The President of the USA, Donald Trump, is threatening to introduce punitive tariffs of 200 percent on wine, champagne, and other alcoholic products from the EU. This has led the Chairman of the EU Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, to open up for negotiations

Intensive diplomacy while rebels threaten Kinshasa

Intensive diplomacy while rebels threaten Kinshasa

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Intensive diplomacy is underway to resolve the crisis in eastern Congo-Kinshasa. Several countries are now considering withdrawing their forces from the war-torn area, according to sources in South African media

Racism in South Africa after children poisoned

Racism in South Africa after children poisoned

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Host Putin is greeted with respect by world leaders

Host Putin is greeted with respect by world leaders

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Powerful and populous nations meet in Kazan under Russian leadership to strengthen the Brics group's influence. President Vladimir Putin wants to show that world leaders are on good terms with Russia – and he is greeted with accolades and respect

Remains of Anti-Apartheid Fighters Returned

Remains of Anti-Apartheid Fighters Returned

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Increased demands for reform of the UN Security Council

Increased demands for reform of the UN Security Council

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Countries in Latin America and Africa are demanding that more permanent seats be established in the UN Security Council. The President of France is proposing restrictions on the council's veto power

USA supports African seats in the Security Council

USA supports African seats in the Security Council

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Xi promises 500 billion to Africa

Xi promises 500 billion to Africa

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Ramaphosa sworn in: "The start of a new era"

Ramaphosa sworn in: "The start of a new era"

South Africa's president Cyril Ramaphosa has been sworn in for a second term – despite his party ANC suffering a catastrophic defeat at the end of May.

A New Political Era Dawns on South Africa

A New Political Era Dawns on South Africa

The historic arch-rivals in South Africa have united to form an "inclusive government". The announcement from South Africa's re-elected President Cyril Ramaphosa means that the ANC's former dominance – which had lasted since the apartheid regime fell – is now broken

Historic coalition government in South Africa

Historic coalition government in South Africa

The partners have come to an agreement and Cyril Ramaphosa remains as president of South Africa. An overwhelming majority in the country's parliament voted for the ANC's leader late on Friday

"African National Congress: Breakthrough in Government Negotiations"

"African National Congress: Breakthrough in Government Negotiations"

South Africa's ruling party ANC lost its absolute majority in the parliamentary election. Arch-rival party DA is expected to be one of the coalition parties in the country's new government

Ramaphosa after the disaster election: The people have spoken

Ramaphosa after the disaster election: The people have spoken

South Africa's ruling party ANC will initiate talks with other parties to form a new government, after the party lost its 30-year parliamentary majority.

Clear: The election a disaster for Mandela's ANC

Clear: The election a disaster for Mandela's ANC

With almost all the votes counted, it is clear that the former freedom movement ANC loses the parliamentary majority that the party has had in South Africa since the fall of apartheid 30 years ago.