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The war in Ukraine has strained US-South Africa relations as politics become entangled with the involvement of Russia and Putin.
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South Africa’s ‘Russian Armsgate’ Signals New Tensions with the U.S.

New tensions in South Africa’s relationship with the U.S. emerged last week when Washington’s ambassador to Pretoria accused the country of providing arms to Russia despite Pretoria’s stated nonalignment in the war in Ukraine. The dispute could have implications for Washington’s “reset” of its relations with African countries.

The recent elections in Zimbabwe have been marred by accusations of human rights violations, casting a shadow over the country's political and economic future.
BriefingSouthern Africa
The Deck Is Stacked Against Zimbabwe’s Opposition in Upcoming Elections

Zimbabwe is expected to hold its second general election this year since a military coup ousted dictator Robert Mugabe in 2017. But while Mugabe’s ouster gave way to cautious optimism about a new dawn in the country’s post-independence affairs, the hope for a more peaceful and prosperous Zimbabwe has all but evaporated.