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U.S.–South Africa Minerals Talks: Washington and Pretoria held their highest-level 2026 meeting in Johannesburg to explore critical-mineral deals—an early push to diversify supply and reduce dependence on China, with South Africa producing manganese, vanadium, platinum and chromium. Financial Sovereignty Push: The AU says it will launch an Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) in June, aiming to cut biased global borrowing costs and support ratings in local-currency realities. South Africa Governance Shock: Procurement fraud is back in focus after the suspension of Fannie Masemola tied to a R360m healthcare contract—another warning that weak execution can turn into systemic risk. Digital & Democracy Clash: New reporting highlights how AI-driven disinformation is becoming a political weapon across parts of Africa. Tourism Tech Boost: South Africa unveiled an Electronic Travel Authorisation to speed entry and grow visitor numbers. Sports Spotlight: Tobi Amusan won her third African 100m hurdles title in Ghana, even as organisers faced timing and results-system criticism.

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