Darren Taylor

Author Darren Taylor is a reporter based in South Africa. LATEST LATEST World News | Darren Taylor Minerals in Hand, Africa’s Trade Envoys Head for the US Trade experts suggest African countries respond to U.S tariffs with diplomacy and avoid retaliation to get the best trade agreements. Apr 20, 2025 | Darren Taylor Apr 20 | Premium Reports | Darren Taylor Africa at Crossroads After $13 Billion US Aid Cut, Say Analysts U.S. funding was fighting disease and poverty, but many experts argue that resource-rich countries should carry their own burden. Apr 02, 2025 | Darren Taylor Apr 02 | Africa News | Darren Taylor South Africa Gears Up for New Trade Tack With Trump The loss of preferential U.S. trade will cost South Africa billions of dollars and leave key economic sectors in trouble. Mar 31, 2025 | Darren Taylor Mar 31 | Global Expansion | Darren Taylor China’s Mineral Exploitation in Africa Threatens US National Security, Congress Hears Experts say the U.S. government must act to weaken China’s control over African minerals sectors to ensure America’s security and combat corruption in Africa. Mar 26, 2025 | Darren Taylor Mar 26 | World News | Darren Taylor Civilian Deaths Rise as Cheap Drones Appear in Africa’s Untamed Skies A study reveals that almost 1,000 civilians were killed in at least 50 drone strikes in Africa between November 2021 and November 2024. Mar 22, 2025 | Darren Taylor Mar 22 | World News | Darren Taylor Tax Fight Threatens to Plunge South Africa Into Political Turmoil Opponents say they will abandon the coalition government if the ruling ANC pushes through a VAT hike. Mar 18, 2025 | Darren Taylor Mar 18 | World News | Darren Taylor Afrikaners Face Treason Probe After Washington Visit A South African police unit specializing in ‘crimes against the state’ is investigating disinformation claims against several Trump-supporting organizations. Mar 11, 2025 | Darren Taylor Mar 11 | Premium Reports | Darren Taylor South African Farmers Beset by Land Invasions; Some Say It’s ‘Land Justice’ The government isn’t seizing farms, but radical fringe groups are encouraging invasions of land that they say was stolen by white settlers. Mar 02, 2025 | Darren Taylor Mar 02 | Africa News | Darren Taylor Ignoring US Criticism, South Africa Ramps Up DEI and Affirmative Action Affirmative action and black economic empowerment are central to the government’s plans. Critics want them replaced with merit-based employment programs. Mar 02, 2025 | Darren Taylor Mar 02 | World News | Darren Taylor South Africa’s Army Is in Meltdown, Say Analysts A humiliating misadventure in the Congo has left South African peacekeeping troops trapped by rebels, exposing longstanding problems. Mar 01, 2025 | Darren Taylor Mar 01 |