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Russia, South Africa, United States
Washington launches charm offensive for Ramaphosa visit

Joe Biden talks with South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa during G7 summit in Carbis Bay, Cornwall, Britain, 12 June, 2021. © Leon Neal/Pool via Reuters

Joe Biden will receive his South African counterpart at the White House on 16 September. High on their talks agenda will be boosting links between the two countries, as the battle of influence rages between the United States and Russia to win over South Africa. [...]

Published on 15.09.2022 at 05:00 GMT Reading time 3 minutes

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Russia, South Africa, United States
Washington launches charm offensive for Ramaphosa visit

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Maputo fights losing battle to bring Manuel Chang to justice on home turf

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