In a meeting with the World Health Organization (WHO), South Africa expressed concerns over the slow pace of COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Africa, emphasizing the need for equitable access to vaccines. President Cyril Ramaphosa urged for a global commitment to sharing vaccines and technology to enable African countries to produce their own vaccines, aiming to boost the continent’s vaccine manufacturing capacity. The discussions also addressed the importance of vaccine equity in combating the pandemic worldwide.
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U.S. Cuts $1B Climate Aid to South Africa, Reaction Muted
The United States has cut funding for the Just Energy Transition Partnership, impacting South Africa, Indonesia, and Vietnam. This decision follows Trump's aid suspension due to concerns over South Africa's land expropriation policies. South Africa acknowledges the funding loss but maintains a neutral stance, reaffirming its commitment to global climate agreements despite the $1 billion in loans for renewable energy projects being withheld. Full Article
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