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The Democratic Republic of Congo said Friday it had “accepted the principle of a ceasefire” involving a “strict and immediate” freeze of positions in the conflict in the east of the country.
February 15, 2026February 15, 2026by In BusinessPoliticsUncategorized

The Democratic Republic of Congo said Friday it had “accepted the principle of a ceasefire” involving a “strict and immediate” freeze of positions in the conflict in the east of the country.

By AFP It did not give a date for when it would take effect, but the announcement comes after mediator Angola called on the Congolese government and the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group to respect a ceasefire starting on February 18. The resource-rich eastern DRC has been mired in unabated violence between scores of armed groups...

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Ramaphosa deploys soldiers to streets to combat rising crime and illegal miners
February 15, 2026February 15, 2026by In BusinessPoliticsUncategorized

Ramaphosa deploys soldiers to streets to combat rising crime and illegal miners

He has tasked the acting Police Minister, Firoz Cachalia, with deciding where the troops should be deployed Photo: SANDF twitter  By Bryson Bichwa, AUBA Southern Africa This move comes as communities complain about the rise in robberies, theft, and illegal mining activities, particularly in the provinces of Gauteng and the Western Cape. Residents say that...

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Ramaphosa Hints at Tariff Overhaul as US Trade Pressure Mounts
February 15, 2026February 15, 2026by In BusinessPoliticsUncategorized

Ramaphosa Hints at Tariff Overhaul as US Trade Pressure Mounts

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday, 12 February 2026, during the State of the Nation Address. Picture: Phando Jikelo/Parliament of RSA By Bryson Bichwa, AUBA Southern Africa CAPE TOWN – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says growing fragmentation in the global trading system is firmly on the government’s radar, as South Africa moves to shield and...