After AGOA and G20 setbacks with the US, South Africa’s Ramaphosa hopes to leverage Trump’s midterm setback to reset relations
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa believes the outcome of the US midterm elections could mark a turning point in global relations, raising hopes in Pretoria for an improvement in ties with Washington after a series of diplomatic and economic setbacks under President Donald Trump.
By Solomon EkanemSouth Africa
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President Cyril Ramaphosa views the US midterm election results as a chance to improve South Africa-US relations, which deteriorated under President Trump. [Photo by Leon Sadiki/Bloomberg via Getty Images]
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- November 4, 2026
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