Can Ramaphosa charm offensive help fix South Africa’s ties with Trump’s US?
aljazeera.comPublished: 5/21/2025
Summary
Amid intense discussions at the US-Africa Leaders' Summit, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa met with U.S. President Donald Trump, focusing on trade deal negotiations and exploring regulatory frameworks for companies like Starlink in South Africa. The talks also touched on broader geopolitical issues, including South Africa's stance on the Gaza genocide and its implications for international justice versus national sovereignty. Trump's undecided position on white genocide underscores potential evolving dynamics in their discussions.