United States
The United States is a federal republic in North America, bordered by Canada to the north, Mexico to the south, the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Its capital is Washington, DC, and its largest city is New York. With a population exceeding 330-million, the US has the world's largest economy, measured by nominal gross domestic product, and is a leading centre for technology, finance, manufacturing and services. The country operates as a constitutional democracy with a presidential system, comprising 50 states and several territories. Its currency is the US dollar, which serves as the dominant global reserve currency and is widely used in international trade and finance. The US is a founding member of the United Nations, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, and it plays a central role in global economic and security affairs. Major exports include aircraft, machinery, pharmaceuticals, petroleum products and agricultural commodities such as soybeans and maize. The economy is characterised by high levels of innovation, a large consumer market and significant foreign direct investment flows. Key sectors include information technology, healthcare, energy, aerospace and financial services. The US is also a major source of development assistance and health research funding, supporting programmes in HIV treatment, vaccine development and disease surveillance in sub-Saharan Africa and other regions.
United States Updates
Somalia peacekeeping mission at risk as US blocks UN support, sources say
By: Reuters 3rd July 2026 The United States has said it will prevent the United Nations from supporting an African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia starting next year,... →
US to give Tanzania $1.3-billion under five-year health pact
By: Reuters 2nd July 2026 The United States has signed a memorandum of understanding with Tanzania to invest more than $1.3-billion in its health sector over the next five... →
SACP message of solidarity with the people of Venezuela following devastating earthquakes which have killed about 2000, injured 5,000 and displaced 12,000
1st July 2026 The South African Communist Party (SACP) conveys its message of solidarity to the people of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela following last... →
SA: Gayton McKenzie: Address by Sports Minister, tribute to Bafana Bafana after historic World Cup campaign (29/06/2026)
1st July 2026 Bafana Bafana reached the knockout rounds of a FIFA World Cup for the first time in their history. In their fourth World Cup appearance, after... →
SACP message of condolences on the death of Commander Ramiro Valdes Menendez
30th June 2026 The South African Communist Party (SACP) joins the people of Cuba in mourning the death of Commander Ramiro Valdés Menéndez (28 April 1932 – 21... →
Hormuz disruption may have lasting impact on vulnerable economies, UN trade agency says
By: Reuters 30th June 2026 The UN trade and development agency warned on Tuesday that while the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz will bring immediate relief to energy... →
Inflation expectations rise before South Africa rate decision 
By: Bloomberg 30th June 2026 South Africa’s two-year inflation expectations climbed,complicating the central bank’s efforts to anchor expectations around its 3% target. Average... →
Petrol, diesel prices to fall despite end of fuel levy relief
By: Creamer Media Reporter 30th June 2026 The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) has confirmed that petrol and diesel prices will decrease significantly from July 1,... →
Rights groups file complaint against Ghana over Trump deportations
By: Reuters 30th June 2026 Advocacy groups filed a complaint on behalf of people deported from the United States to Ghana by the Trump administration with the regional bloc... →
IMF reaches staff-level deal with Egypt that could unlock $1.6bn
By: Reuters 30th June 2026 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Monday it had reached a staff-level agreement with Egypt on reviews of two financing arrangements,... →
