Sherwin Bryce-Pease
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South African Journalist @SABCnews Retweets are not an endorsement
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Joined December 2009
M23 rebels entrench their rule in east Congo even as President Trump claims peace https://t.co/jEHORfFsut
reuters.com
President Donald Trump says he has ended the long war in eastern Congo. But despite signing peace deals, Congo’s M23 rebels have tightened their grip on power by enlisting more soldiers, building a...
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UN Secretary General condemns the forcible entry of Israeli forces and municipal officials into the UNRWA headquarters in occupied East Jerusalem. #sabcnews
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#Tanzania: Ahead of protests planned for Independence Day on 9 December, UN Human Rights Office reminds security forces they must refrain from using force to disperse non-violent assemblies and make every effort to de-escalate tensions. https://t.co/TCUGfgGFqU
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U.N. Secretary General on deadly attacks in South Kordofan region of Sudan where fighting has intensified in recent weeks after the fall to the RSF of El Fasher, in North Darfur. Antonio Guterres has condemned attacks targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure. #sabcnews
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U.S. President Donald Trump has won the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize, announced ahead of the FIFA World Cup Draw in Washington D.C. #sabcnews
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Attending the signing ceremony of a peace treaty between DRC and Rwanda in Washington: President Donald Trump (host) Presidents of Rwanda and DRC President of Angola (AU Chair) President of Burundi President of Togo (AU mediator) AU Commission Chair Vice President of Uganda
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Meanwhile in New Delhi
Delighted to welcome my friend, President Putin to India. Looking forward to our interactions later this evening and tomorrow. India-Russia friendship is a time tested one that has greatly benefitted our people. @KremlinRussia_E
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President Trump Renames U.S. Institute of Peace for Himself https://t.co/mkMshQgGZS
nytimes.com
Workers installed the president’s name on the Washington institute, thrusting it back into the spotlight as it is set to host the signing of a peace deal between Rwanda and Congo.
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Minister Lamola’s concluding statement to Secretary Rubio #sabcnews
International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola responds to Secretary Rubio. Link to statement here: https://t.co/9wo88Y7jsQ
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International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola responds to Secretary Rubio. Link to statement here: https://t.co/9wo88Y7jsQ
dirco.gov.za
Secretary Rubio, I have read your Substack post from 3 December 2025. From the outset, let me extend congratulations to the United States on assuming the G20 Presidency. We offer our sincere wishes...
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has confirmed that his government will not be extending an invitation to the SA Government to participate in the G20 during the U.S. Presidency. Posting on subtrack, Rubio accused the SA government of an "appetite for racism and tolerance for
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Peace treaty to be signed at the White House by Presidents of DRC and Rwanda today.
#DRC #South_Kivu Clashes resumed this Thursday, December 4, 2025, between the #AFC_M23 rebels and the Congolese army, supported by the Wazalendo militia and the Burundian army, on the Kamanyola-Kotogota axis and the Kaziba axis. The army is using fighter jets and heavy artillery.
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Lobbying countries to boycott US G20 would be ‘unconstructive’ - presidency https://t.co/Ta87ClrzAg
timeslive.co.za
The South African government says it will not lobby other countries to boycott the US G20 summit after President Donald Trump decided to bar Pretoria from participating.
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SA Presidential Spox ...
About this time next year, the UK will be taking over the G20 Presidency. We will be able to engage meaningfully and substantively over what really matters to the rest of the world. For now, we will take a commercial break until we resume normal programming.😅
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This publicity montage out of the White House positioning the USA Presidency of the G20 in Miami in 2026.
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South African Presidency statement from Nov 26: "President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted the regrettable statement by President Donald Trump on South Africa’s participation in the 2026 G20 meetings. The G20 South Africa 2025 Leaders’ Summit was hailed by all members who attended as
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has confirmed that his government will not be extending an invitation to the SA Government to participate in the G20 during the U.S. Presidency. Posting on subtrack, Rubio accused the SA government of an "appetite for racism and tolerance for
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South Africa joins countries in voting in favour of U.N. General Assembly draft resolution demanding that the Russian Federation ensure the immediate, safe and unconditional return of all Ukrainian children forcibly transferred or deported. #sabcnews
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Here is Rubio’s full statement/article:
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has confirmed that his government will not be extending an invitation to the SA Government to participate in the G20 during the U.S. Presidency. Posting on subtrack, Rubio accused the SA government of an "appetite for racism and tolerance for
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This full article can be found here: https://t.co/PeuxzAhxmY
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