We now look at some of the stories making headlines in the West Africa region. we speak to Dr David Matsanga, Political Scientist and Conflict Resolution Analyst

We now look at some of the stories making headlines in the West Africa region. we speak&nbsp;to Dr David&nbsp;Matsanga, Political Scientist and Conflict Resolution Analyst

Africa Rise & Shine

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West Africa in focus: Political developments, regional tensions and key stories shaping the region.

South Africa's impending loss of preferential access to the United States market under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) has drawn mixed reactions from the business community. Business organisation Sakeliga says while the move could affect some export-dependent industries, its overall impact on the South African economy may be less severe than widely anticipated. However, it warns that the development could signal further deterioration in trade relations between South Africa and the United States. Channel Africa's Innocent Semosa reports...

South Africa's impending loss of preferential access to the United States market under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) has drawn mixed reactions from the business community. Business organisation Sakeliga says while the move could affect some export-dependent industries, its overall impact on the South African economy may be less severe than widely anticipated. However, it warns that the development could signal further deterioration in trade relations between South Africa and the United States. Channel Africa's Innocent Semosa reports...

Sakeliga warns AGOA loss may have limited economic impact but risks worsening South Africa-US trade relations.

South African meteorologist Professor Mary-Jane Bopape says the full impact of the current El Niño phenomenon in Southern Africa is expected to become clearer over the next three months. She says the high temperatures currently affecting the region are linked to both El Niño and global warming. Bopape, from the University of South Africa, was speaking at a three-day training workshop in Johannesburg focused on reporting extreme heat in Southern Africa. Sisi Segalo reports...

South African meteorologist Professor Mary-Jane Bopape says the full impact of the current El Ni&ntilde;o phenomenon in Southern Africa is expected to become clearer over the next three months. She says the high temperatures currently affecting the region are linked to both El Ni&ntilde;o and global warming. Bopape, from the University of South Africa, was speaking at a three-day training workshop in Johannesburg focused on reporting extreme heat in Southern Africa. Sisi Segalo reports...

El Niño and global warming fuel rising temperatures in Southern Africa, with impacts expected to intensify.

Democrats have won the US Midterm elections by getting majorities in both the Senate and House of Representatives. The party has made significant enroads into Republican territory, delivering a major political setback for President Donald Trump. The results will reshape the balance of power in Washington for the remaining two years of Trump's presidency. Responding to the results in his social media platform, Trump said he will veto Democrats proposals. Voters say when elected in 2024 Trump promised to arrest high inflation, but they say his tariffs on foreign goods and war against Iran have only worsened the economic situation for many Americans. Voters also expressed widespread concern over government corruption. We spoke to Former US diplomat and Political Analyst, Brooks Spector 

Democrats have won the US Midterm elections by getting majorities in both the Senate and House of Representatives. The party has made significant enroads into Republican territory, delivering a major political setback for President Donald Trump. The results will reshape the balance of power in Washington for the remaining two years of Trump's presidency. Responding to the results in his social media platform, Trump said he will veto Democrats proposals. Voters say when elected in 2024 Trump promised to arrest high inflation, but they say his tariffs on foreign goods and war against Iran have only worsened the economic situation for many Americans. Voters also expressed widespread concern over government corruption. We spoke to Former US diplomat and Political Analyst, Brooks Spector&nbsp;

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