South Africa
Ramaphosa and von der Leyen move closer to critical minerals agreement

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels, 9 October 2025.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels, 9 October 2025. © Nicolas Tucat/AFP
A South Africa-European Union summit is taking place in Johannesburg today to put down the markers for an agreement on the supply of manganese. This agreement should help the EU reduce its dependence on China. [...]
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