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Protect, advance women for a better South Sudan, pope says

February 6, 2023

JUBA - Pope Francis joined other Christian leaders and the UN on Saturday in urging the protection and advancement of women in South Sudan, where rape has been a weapon of war, child brides are common and most girls do not reach secondary education. The rights of girls and women...

International

Pope wraps up Congo visit, heads to volatile South Sudan

February 3, 2023

Pope Francis (center) attends a meeting with Bishops at the National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), on Feb 3, 2023. (PHOTO / AFP) KINSHASA – Pope Francis wraps up an emotional visit to Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday and heads to neighboring...

International

Nikki Haley, Trump’s UN ex-ambassador, to take him on in 2024

February 2, 2023

Former UN ambassador and former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley speaks during an event sponsored by Turning Point USA at Clemson University, on Nov 29, 2022, in Clemson, SC. Haley will kick off her campaign for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination this month. (PHOTO / AP) WASHINGTON – Former South...

International

Eight killed in mass shooting at birthday party in South Africa

January 30, 2023

Members of the Forensic Pathology Services stand near their vehicles on the scene of a mass shooting in Gqeberha, South Africa, on Jan 29, 2023. (PHOTO / AFP) JOHANNESBURG – Gunmen killed eight people and wounded three others at a birthday party in South Africa's Eastern Cape province, police said,...

International

Trump kicks off presidential campaign with low-key events

January 30, 2023

Former US president Donald Trump speaks at a 2024 election campaign event in Columbia, South Carolina, on Jan 28, 2023. Trump hits the campaign trail Saturday for the first time in a third bid for the US presidency overshadowed by intensifying criminal investigations and a firestorm of political controversy. The...

International

Russia’s Lavrov visits ally South Africa amid Western rivalry

January 23, 2023

Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sergei Lavrov (left) is welcomed by South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Naledi Pandor (right) ahead of their meeting at the OR Tambo Building in Pretoria on Jan 23, 2023. (PHILL MAGAKOE / AFP) PRETORIA - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was...

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Ramaphosa vows to address energy challenges, fight against crime

January 9, 2023

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa (center) leaves an African National Congress national executive committee meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa, Dec 5, 2022. (JEROME DELAY / AP) JOHANNESBURG - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday pledged to address energy challenges and enhance efforts to fight against crime and corruption. Ramaphosa,...

ACN Newswire

Fund under SZCDG invests RMB5 billion for 69.35% equity interest in China South City Xi’an, Further strengthening cooperation between the two parties

January 5, 2023

Hong Kong, PRC, Jan 5, 2023 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - China South City Holdings Limited (the "Company" or the "Group", SEHK stock code: 1668.HK) is pleased to announce that China South International, a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, has entered into an investment agreement with Shenzhen Shenji...

International

Ethnic fighting kills 56 in South Sudan, official says

December 28, 2022

People gather at the inundated Dibba Busin camp for South Sudanese refugees in Sudan's White Nile state, on Sept 15, 2021, following heavy flooding which destroyed their shelters. (ASHRAF SHAZLY / AFP) JUBA - Clashes have killed 56 people during four days of fighting in South Sudan's eastern Jonglei state,...

International

South Africa’s ANC leadership contest enters final stretch

December 19, 2022

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa attends the nomination process of the top African National Congress (ANC) officials in the 55th National Conference of the ruling African National Congress (ANC) at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa, Dec 18, 2022. (SUMAYA HISHAM / REUTERS) JOHANNESBURG — Voting for the...

ACN Newswire

16th Edition BFSI IT Summit South Africa

November 8, 2022

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, Nov 8, 2022 - (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - After successful 15 editions of BFSI IT Summit, Exito is all set to host another milestone event - which serves as an ideal platform to enhance the experience to latest insights in "Future Proofing BFSI In Africa". The...

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MHI Signs Statement of Cooperation with the State Government of South Australia on Development of Local Hydrogen Industry

October 14, 2022

TOKYO, Oct 13, 2022 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) signed a Statement of Cooperation on October 10 with the State Government of South Australia aimed at accelerating development of the local hydrogen industry. By proposing diverse solutions incorporating its Groupwide products, technologies and services,...

International

South Africa’s busiest port Durban hobbled by strike

October 13, 2022

Cargo vessels are seen at the Port of Durban harbor in Cape Town on July 27, 2021. (RAJESH JANTILAL / AFP) Staff shortages caused by an ongoing strike over wages are impacting container and car terminals at South Africa's Durban port, one of the busiest on the continent, a unit...

International

At least 25 people killed in S. Sudan communal land violence

October 12, 2022

A member of the SSNPS (South Sudan National Police Service) police gestures as they gather ahead of patrolling the streets of Juba, South Sudan on April 9, 2020. (ALEX MCBRIDE / AFP) UBA - At least 25 people have been killed in South Sudan, officials said, after youths from two...

International

At least six civilians killed after Cameroon separatists open fire on bus

September 7, 2022

People pass by shops destroyed by legal decision for safety reasons on july 25, 2022, in Yaounde. (LUDOVIC MARIN / AFP) YAOUNDE - At least six civilians were killed and eight injured when separatists in southwest Cameroon opened fire on a public bus on Tuesday, officials and the head of...

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Biden and South Africa’s Ramaphosa to hold talks

September 2, 2022

US President Joe Biden with South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa during the G7 summit in Cornwall, England, June 12, 2021. (LEON NEAL / POOL / AP) US President Joe Biden and his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa will hold talks at the White House on Sept 16 to discuss trade,...

International

S. Africa’s Ramaphosa on knife edge as crises spur leadership race

August 5, 2022

President of ruling African National Congress and South Africa President Ramaphosa addresses the 6th National Policy Conference in Johannesburg on July 29, 2022. (AP PHOTO) JOHANNESBURG – South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa is beset by crises that have cast doubt on his presidency and left him vulnerable to a leadership challenge...

International

Gunmen kill 19 people in ‘random’ bar shootings in S. Africa

July 11, 2022

In this file photo dated May 5, 2022, members of a community patrol try to force their way into a house where drugs are allegedly sold in Pimville, Soweto. Daily community patrols have increased their presence in the area in the recent months due to rising crime, mostly drug related,...

International

Ryanair drops Afrikaans test after backlash in South Africa

June 16, 2022

A Ryanair plane parks at the airport in Weeze, Germany, Sept 12, 2018. (MARTIN MEISSNER / FILE / AP) DUBLIN - Ryanair has dropped a requirement for South African passengers to prove their nationality before traveling by completing a test in Afrikaans, Chief Executive Michael O'Leary said after the policy...

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Ryanair forces S. Africans to prove identity with Afrikaans test

June 9, 2022

A Ryanair Boeing 737-8AS taxis past another aircraft on the apron at Frankfurt Airport in Frankfurt, Germany on Jan 7, 2022. (ARNE DEDERT / DPA VIA AP) DUBLIN/JOHANNESBURG - Ryanair is requiring South African passengers to prove their nationality before traveling by completing a test in Afrikaans, a language used...