Cyril Ramaphosa

South Africa
Pretoria steps up pressure on SADC to deliver regional integration roadmap

South Africa, serving as the bloc's acting chair, is pushing for deeper economic cooperation and wants concrete proposals on trade, agriculture and mining ahead of the August summit.

South Africa
The ins and outs of Ramaphosa's upcoming international trips

The South African president will attend the 18th BRICS summit, to be hosted by India in September. However, he will not be present at the Africa Forward summit, taking place on 11 and 12 May in Kenya, nor at the 4th India-Africa Forum Summit, due to be held in New Delhi in late May.

Morocco
Football federation president Lekjaa switches tack with CAF

Long accustomed to playing the emergency back-up role for tournament organisation and the hosting of official matches for African countries, Morocco now wants the procedures for awarding continental tournaments to be better regulated.

South Africa
Turbulent times for Cyril Ramaphosa's presidential plane

The head of state has no desire to purchase a new aircraft to replace his Boeing, which has been grounded in poor condition for over two years. However, with its return to service more uncertain than ever, the president has had to turn to alternative ways to fly around the world.

South Africa
Cyril Ramaphosa takes his time to appoint new ambassador to France

Since the sudden death of diplomat Nathi Mthethwa on 30 September 2025, the post of South African ambassador to France has been vacant. A new ambassador is not expected to arrive for another several months.

Madagascar
Junta and Rajoelina face off from afar at SADC and AU

Colonel Michaël Randrianirina must submit a detailed roadmap for the transition by the end of February, as demanded by the regional organisation of Southern African states, while the African Union is not currently considering lifting Madagascar's suspension.

South Africa
Imminent arrival of conservative activist US ambassador set to ruffle feathers in Pretoria

New to the field of diplomacy, Leo Brent Bozell III, the new US ambassador, will arrive in Pretoria this week. The appointment of this American conservative comes amid tensions between the two countries.

Palace Intrigues
William Ruto, Helen Zille, Brigitte Macron, Dominique Ouattara

Intrigues big and small: every Thursday, Africa Intelligence takes a peek into the corridors of power in Africa and beyond.

KenyaUhuru Kenyatta and Gideon Moi's controversial phone call

South AfricaThe Democratic Alliance dodges drama

Ivory CoastBrigitte Macron and Dominique Ouattara get together again