Modise said the Countering Malign Russian Activities in Africa Act, which seeks to sanction any African businesses or people doing business with Russia, should be rejected by African countries.
JOHANNESBURG - Defence and Military Veterans Minister Thandi Modise has hit out against the United States for trying to bully African countries from doing business with Russia.“We cannot be bullied simply because we are a growing economy. We have national interests, we have regional interests, [so] we must make sure we stand our ground where it counts.”
Modise was presenting the resolutions by the governing ANC's peace and stability commission during its 55th national elective conference. She also countered US ambassador to South Africa Reuben Brigety's criticism of her after she visited Russia in 2022 for an international security conference. “We do not interfere with their relationships with Mexico. We have our issues, we make our comments, but we cannot instruct a minister in another country.”
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
North Africa: Instability Fuels North Africa's Illegal Tobacco TradeAnalysis - Political and economic insecurity in the Balkans and Libya benefit transnational trafficking syndicates.
Read more »
Africa: Climate Change Is Leaving African Elephants Desperate for WaterAnalysis - African elephant numbers have dropped from about 26 million in the 1800s to 415,000 today. While this is largely due to European colonisation, poaching and habitat loss, these majestic animals now face another grave challenge.
Read more »
South Africa: Measles Outbreak Teams on Standby in Tshwane - South African News Briefs - January 6, 2023Measles Outbreak Teams on Standby in Tshwane - South African News Briefs - January 6, 2023 allafrica: SouthAfrica
Read more »
14 Farm attacks, 1 farm murder in South Africa – December 2022 - South Africa TodayDuring the month of December 2022, there were 14 farm attacks and 1 farm murder in South Africa. 1 attack was averted during this period
Read more »
Africa: Conflicts, Climate Change Threaten Sprouting of Africa's Great Green WallEscalating conflict and climate change threaten the implementation of the Great Green Wall Initiative (GGWI), an ambitious land restoration project across Africa.
Read more »
Focus on Africa - Exploring the potential of digital currency in Africa - BBC Sounds'It's important to highlight how crypto can be used for financial freedom and not just as a method of speculation.' Tech entrepreneur and Equality campaigner ireaderinokun is part of a company that's building cryptocurrency infrastructure in Africa.
Read more »