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Ethiopia's warring sides agree to end fighting in breakthrough deal

Pretoria (AFP) - Warring sides in the brutal two-year conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray on Wednesday declared they had set the goal of "permanently" ending the fighting, agreeing to a truce backed by a programme of disarmament and integration of rebels.

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Parties to War in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region Agree to Stop Fighting

The Ethiopian government and regional forces from Tigray agreed on Wednesday to cease hostilities, a dramatic diplomatic breakthrough two years into a war that has killed thousands, displaced millions and left hundreds of thousands facing famine. Delegates from both sides signed the agreement in the South African capital Pretoria, just…

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Ethiopia warring parties agree to truce deal

Pretoria (AFP) - The warring sides in Ethiopia's devastating conflict have agreed on a truce, the African Union's mediator announced on Wednesday following marathon talks in South Africa.

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Ethiopia warring parties agree to truce, says mediator

Pretoria (AFP) - Warring sides in the brutal two-year conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray have agreed to a truce, the African Union's mediator said Wednesday following marathon talks in South Africa.

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US terror alert in S.Africa 'unfortunate': Ramaphosa

Pretoria (AFP) - South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday regretted as "unfortunate" the US embassy's issuing of a warning of a possible weekend "terrorist" in the country without consulting his government.

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S.Africa to swallow part of Eskom's debt to keep it afloat

Pretoria (AFP) - South Africa's treasury vowed Wednesday to take over more than half of Eskom's multi-billion-dollar debt to ensure the embattled energy utility's viability and curb the energy crisis that has put a break on growth.

AFP

Second day of Ethiopia peace talks in South Africa

Pretoria (AFP) - The first formal peace talks between the warring sides in the brutal two-year conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region went into a second day in South Africa on Wednesday.

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Ethiopia peace talks enter day two in South Africa

Pretoria (AFP) - The first formal peace talks between the warring sides in the brutal two-year conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region entered day two in South Africa on Wednesday.

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Ethiopia peace talks open in South Africa

Johannesburg (AFP) - The first formal peace talks between the warring sides in the brutal two-year conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region opened in South Africa on Tuesday.

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Saudi Arabia to Become Global Hydrogen Supplier, Hub for Green Minerals

Saudi Arabia is on its way to becoming a global supplier of hydrogen and a hub for green minerals and highly competitive manufacturing. Deputy Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Khalid al-Mudaifer revealed Saudi Arabia is boosting the development of mineral industries in the region by attracting investment, spreading digital…

Asharq Al-Awsat

S.Africa teens build solar train as power cuts haunt commuters

Pretoria (AFP) - For years, students in a South African township have seen their parents struggle to use trains for daily commutes, the railways frequently hobbled by power outages and cable thefts.

AFP

Strictly's Motsi Mabuse recalls being subjected to racist slurs while growing up

Motsi Mabuse, 41, has told how she was subjected to racist slurs at the convent school where she was educated while growing up near Pretoria, South Africa

Daily Mirror

South African president Ramaphosa slams anti-immigrant protests

South African leader Cyril Ramaphosa condemned anti-immigrant protests in the capital, Pretoria, after demonstrators barred non-nationals from accessing a hospital. The trouble was sparked by a video on social media showing a regional health minister berating a Zimbabwean patient at a South African hospital a week ago.

Radio France Internationale

South Africa's COSATU leads union protests over high cost of living

Hundreds of South Africans protested in Pretoria and Cape Town on Wednesday against inflation that has soared to a 13-year high, in an action led by trade union group COSATU, a long-time ally of the ruling African National Congress.

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Scare for Orlando Pirates as they waste chance to go top

Johannesburg (AFP) - Orlando Pirates lost a chance to top the South African Premiership table on Sunday when held 0-0 by lowly SuperSport United in Pretoria.

Los Angeles Times

Horrific rape case raises South Africa ghosts

PRETORIA, South Africa — The gang rape of eight women — allegedly by illegal miners — has transfixed South Africa and encapsulated numerous evils plaguing this society all at once.

Los Angeles Times

Biden administration launches Africa strategy. But the real targets seem to be China, Russia

PRETORIA, South Africa — With Russia and China looming in the background, America’s top diplomat pitched a “new chapter” in U.S.-African relations on Monday, promising robust trade and calling for democracy despite political upheaval in much of the continent.

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US not trying to 'outdo' world powers in Africa, says Blinken

Pretoria (AFP) - The United States is seeking a "true partnership" with Africa and not trying to "outdo" other world powers in vying for influence on the continent, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday.

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President Ramaphosa vows equal pay for South Africa women after AFCON win

Pretoria (AFP) - President Cyril Ramaphosa rolled out the red carpet for South Africa's women on Wednesday, saying they deserved to be paid as much as their male counterparts after they won their first Africa Cup of Nations.

Wales Online

Rugby fans stage brutal game in stadium car park as footage of tackle comes with safety warning

Springboks fans held a mini match after their team's drama-filled victory over Wales in Pretoria

Wales Online

Wales' problem position just got worse with Wayne Pivac left with decision to make on Lions star

Tight-head prop Tomas Francis lasted only a minute in the first Test in Pretoria before having to leave the field

Wales Online

South African media dish out brutal ratings as flop gets 2/10 and Wales player is handed 3.5

The Springboks had been expected to coast to victory in Pretoria, but Wayne Pivac's men gave them a hurry-up

Wales Online

South Africa v Wales media reaction as 'heroic' tourists hailed but Pivac tipped for nightmares

Written off by most, Wales came within an ace of springing a huge shock in Pretoria

Wales Online

The unseen South Africa v Wales moments as things turn ugly, players square up and referee makes sharp exit

Wales came desperately close to creating history in Pretoria, with the game stuffed full of incident, drama and controversy

AFP

Captain Biggar laments Wales ill discipline in Springboks last-gasp loss

Pretoria (AFP) - Wales captain Dan Biggar praised his team for a top-class effort but lamented a crucial lack of discipline that saw them suffer a heartbreaking 32-29 loss to South Africa in Pretoria on Saturday.

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