FRIDAY BRIEFING | The in-betweeners: Why is SA not at the middle powers table?

Author: Vanessa BantonPublished on: September 25, 2026Country: South Africa

Politics

FRIDAY BRIEFING | The in-betweeners: Why is SA not at the middle powers table?

South Africa is not regarded as a middle power on the international stage despite its resources and regional influence. The article discusses the reasons behind this intermediate position, including economic, political, and diplomatic challenges. It also considers the implications for the country's future role in global politics.

Stay informed with NewsBoulevard

Get the latest news summaries delivered to your inbox

Related News

NewsBoulevard

PoliticsBusiness & EconomyNigeria

vanguardngr.com•5m ago

Just a moment...

The article states that www.vanguardngr.com uses a security service to protect against malicious bots. The security verification was successful, but the site is still waiting for the server response. The displayed page is a verification step, protected by Cloudflare. No additional information about events or people is provided.

DRC: CENI presses for funding of 2028 elections with Muzito

PoliticsDemocratic Republic of the Congo

actualite.cd•5m ago

DRC: CENI presses for funding of 2028 elections with Muzito

DRC's CENI president Denis Kadima Kazadi met with Deputy Prime Minister Adolphe Muzito to discuss funding needs for the 2028 elections. The electoral commission outlined its budget priorities, including voter registration, but the budget still needs parliamentary approval. CENI emphasizes the importance of early inclusion of electoral needs in the state's financial planning to ensure timely preparation for the elections.

At the UN, Rwanda advocates for a political solution to the crisis in eastern DRC and calls for respect of diplomatic commitments

PoliticsUnited States

actualite.cd•5m ago

At the UN, Rwanda advocates for a political solution to the crisis in eastern DRC and calls for respect of diplomatic commitments

Rwandan Prime Minister Dr Justin Nsengiyumva addressed the security situation in eastern DRC at the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, emphasizing that the conflict is driven by the presence of FDLR, which he accuses of collaborating with the Congolese army and militias supported by DRC. He stated that the roots of the crisis are political, stemming from longstanding grievances, exclusion, and governance failures, and that a political solution is necessary. Kigali supports ongoing diplomatic efforts, including the Washington agreements and the Doha process between Kinshasa and the AFC/M23.

Stay Updated with NewsBoulevard

Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news summaries delivered to your inbox

Learn more