NDZ scoffs at Trump's handling of Africa

FORMER AU Commission chairperson Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma has expressed her disappointment and frustration with US President Donald Trump’s approach towards Africa and South Africa.

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Jarring for her was Trump's assertion that there was a “white genocide” in the country, his trade demands and bid to recolonise the continent.

Pretoria’s relationship with Washington deteriorated significantly after Trump assumed office in January.

Certain South African exports face the imposition of 30% tariffs, the highest for any sub-Saharan African nation, starting tomorrow.

The development follows months of heightened tensions concerning various domestic and international policies.

In addition to disputes over various issues, such as South Africa's accusation of genocide against Israel in Gaza at the International Court of Justice, Washington expelled Pretoria’s ambassador Ebrahim Rasool in March after he criticised Trump’s Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement.

According to Dlamini Zuma, Trump is a “difficult person” who seems to prioritise American interests over global cooperation.