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What's behind Trump's targeting of South Africa?

Eddy Micah Jr.
February 13, 2025

US President Donald Trump cuts aid to South Africa. He cited alleged human rights violations against white farmers, a controversial land ownership bill, and South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the ICJ. But why is Trump targeting Pretoria now?

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