The U.S. has unveiled sweeping new tariffs — including a staggering 145% on Chinese goods and steep duties on African nations like South Africa (30%) and Lesotho (50%). While tariffs on most countries are temporarily paused, a 10 % blanket duty still applies. Could this disruption open the door to deeper China–Africa economic ties? We speak with Victor Gao and Thembisa Fakude to explore the risks — and the opportunities.

South Korea’s highest court has formally removed President Yoon Suk Yeol from office after months of legal and political turmoil.

Guest: Thembisa Fakude: Director at Africa Asia Dialogues

U.S President Donald Trump has announced sweeping tariffs on goods from countries around the world and additional reciprocal tariffs for dozens of countries that he described as bad actors. South Africa was not spared as Trump imposed a 30% rate. President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted with concern the newly imposed tariffs on South Africa, saying that the latest tariffs serve as a barrier to trade and shared prosperity. Ramaphosa also stated that the tariffs affirm the urgency to negotiate a new bilateral and mutually beneficial trade agreement with the US. But what does it all mean? For more analysis on this, we are joined by…..

GUEST: Thembisa Fakude, Senior Research Fellow & Director @Africa Asia Dialogues (Afrasid)

The United States strips SA’s Ambassador to that country Ebrahim Rasool of his recognition, privileges and immunities, following Washington’s decision to expel him, in the wake of comments he made in a webinar, about President Donald Trump.

Guest: Thembisa Fakude: Director at Africa Asia Dialogues

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte detained under an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court accusing him of crimes against humanity related to his controversial "war on drugs" during his presidency.

Guest: Thembisa Fakude: Director at Africa Asia Dialogues