With superpowers and nation having allied forces and putting economic sanctions for whoever will be seen supporting Russia is what US is trying to do.
That's why even those countries that are close to them except the known ones which is China and North Korea and other allies of it aren't showing that they've got an inch of support to them.
Maybe this is just another accusation that's trying to make some trigger for involve countries to do an issue for them to push something on the South African region.
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If the allegations made by the US ambassador against South Africa are proved to be true, there could be major US sanctions against South Africa. And if the US sanctions come to their country, the economic condition of their country will be seriously affected. But if South Africa had supplied arms to Russia, South Africa would have spoken about it directly, so they would not have supplied arms in secret. Since several other African countries are dependent on South Africa's economy, this can be a threat to other countries including South Africa. But we hope that the United States should investigate the matter thoroughly and not impose such a large ban based on one person's complaint.
According to recent BBC news US ambassador Reuben Brigety said the weapons and ammunition were loaded onto a Russian ship. The report triggered fears that US would take action against South Africa.
Sanction on South Africa means sanction on the entire Africa, I am not saying what is happening that what is true or false, but this sanction by US ambassador to South Africa can ruin their economic stability.
South African President, Ramaphosa, said there would be an independent inquiry into the allegation. And yes it is very crucial to wait for more information and evidences before impose more allegation to South Africa by US.
Sanction on South Africa means sanction on the entire Africa, I am not saying what is happening that what is true or false, but this sanction by US ambassador to South Africa can ruin their economic stability.
South African President, Ramaphosa, said there would be an independent inquiry into the allegation. And yes it is very crucial to wait for more information and evidences before impose more allegation to South Africa by US.
I am not surprised by the S. African actions because they have stated where they stand since the war broke out, they stand with Russia, a lot of people don't know anything about the war in Ukraine they just based their knowledge on what they read on most of the MSM news outlet. This was is a proxy war for the USA and it is being used to launder a lot of money, I just feel sanctioning any country now because they send Ammunition to Russia won't work, just look at the effect of sanctions on Russia and on the world economy at large.
This has nothing to do with other African countries if South Africa decided to join the BRICS. This suppose not to be the problem of the United States and NATO. I knowndie to sentiment and the United States may want to sanction South Africa for this but that supposed not to be our problem. I still don't know why the United States likes flexing there power even though they are the world power here.
I think very countries has the choice to join any association or group that they want without any issue. If South Africa would be sanctioned for this because they join BRICS then we all going to know that this is based on sentiment.
I think very countries has the choice to join any association or group that they want without any issue. If South Africa would be sanctioned for this because they join BRICS then we all going to know that this is based on sentiment.
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No mate, south Africa is no longer the economic hub of Africa, recent news from South Africa points to a more volatile state of things, as they have lost the will for peaceful co-existence, and also it important to take into account their relationship with another African country.South Africa has a high record of violent attacks against foreigners most especially those from other African countries e.g. Nigeria, Ghana, and other English-speaking African countries name (Xenophobia).
estimate about 30,314 stay there. And a Nigerian newspaper puts the population to about 800, 000. But you hardly find South Africans in Nigeria except for those that work in their multinational forms such as MTN and DSTV. We cannot also doubt that South Africa has better infrastructure than most African countries. Businesses have better chances of surviving in that country than most African economies.
If South African economy gets bad about 3 million immigrants will be affected. There will increase in xenophobic crimes. Many Africans might be forced to return to their homeland to add to the number of unemployed. We need peace and stability in South Africa.
South Africa being a member of the Five leading economies BRICS with an economy huge enough to influence the whole Africa doesn't mean Africans in different countries should fidget over their sanctions. Aside the presence or help of South Africa, countries like Seychelles, Nigeria, Libya, Egypt have large economies enough to sustain them in businesses. Like you mentioned the neighboring countries to Africa like Zimbabwe should be worried about this new development. Because it has been confirmed by the USA that South Africa gave out Arm to Russia to continue invading Ukraine. They're close allies and it'll be difficult for South Africa not to help Russia with weapons during war times despite their promise to remain neutral.
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The situation is concerning, if there are allegations or issues that are detrimental to a country it is deemed necessary to carry out an investigation to ensure the truth where the South African Government can investigate the allegations made by the US Ambassador and show evidence that can refute the accusations to maintain economic stability in Africa and mitigate the impact of potential economic sanctions. But I think it's important to wait for further information and developments before jumping to conclusions.
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No mate, south Africa is no longer the economic hub of Africa, recent news from South Africa points to a more volatile state of things, as they have lost the will for peaceful co-existence, and also it important to take into account their relationship with another African country.South Africa has a high record of violent attacks against foreigners most especially those from other African countries e.g. Nigeria, Ghana, and other English-speaking African countries name (Xenophobia).
South Africa being a member of the Five leading economies BRICS with an economy huge enough to influence the whole Africa doesn't mean Africans in different countries should fidget over their sanctions. Aside the presence or help of South Africa, countries like Seychelles, Nigeria, Libya, Egypt have large economies enough to sustain them in businesses. Like you mentioned the neighboring countries to Africa like Zimbabwe should be worried about this new development. Because it has been confirmed by the USA that South Africa gave out Arm to Russia to continue invading Ukraine. They're close allies and it'll be difficult for South Africa not to help Russia with weapons during war times despite their promise to remain neutral.
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Image from Aljazeera
The recent accusation by US Ambassador Reuben E. Brigety that South Africa sent arms to Russia is making investors sell off the South African rand and bonds. Investors are scared that the US and its allies will hit the country with severe economic sanctions. The rand has lost value since the news was published, the currency is now 19.3250 against the dollar, its weakest in three years.
If it is confirmed that South Africa sent weapons and ammunition to Russia, the country will suffer economic problems because of sanctions. It will also be a big blow to the African economy because South Africa is the economic powerhouse of Africa. Many South African countries like Zimbabwe, Botswana Mozambique, Namibia, Eswatini, etc, depend on South Africa economically. South Africa also employs a greater number of Africans because they have many striving multinational firms.
As an African, I pray this accusation is not true because a sanction on South Africa is a sanction on the entire Africa.
If it is confirmed that South Africa sent weapons and ammunition to Russia, the country will suffer economic problems because of sanctions. It will also be a big blow to the African economy because South Africa is the economic powerhouse of Africa. Many South African countries like Zimbabwe, Botswana Mozambique, Namibia, Eswatini, etc, depend on South Africa economically. South Africa also employs a greater number of Africans because they have many striving multinational firms.
As an African, I pray this accusation is not true because a sanction on South Africa is a sanction on the entire Africa.
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