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US Relations with South Africa and the Road to Cop 31
US Relations with South Africa and the Road to Cop 31
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This Nnete Fela Show discusses the escalating diplomatic conflict between the United States and South Africa, cantered on US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell. We... 05.10.2026, Sputnik Africa
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This Nnete Fela Show discusses the escalating diplomatic conflict between the United States and South Africa, cantered on US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell. We also cover the “people’s cop” in Zimbabwe as climate justice becomes an African priority ahead of COP31 in Antalya.
South Africa’s relationship with the United States faces mounting strain as Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III comes under criticism for his public statements and alleged interference in the country’s domestic affairs.Themba Godi, president of the African People’s Convention, discusses diplomatic accountability, South Africa’s sovereignty and the question of whether Pretoria should declare the ambassador persona non grata.The conversation then turns to the People’s COP in Harare, where grassroots movements are demanding a greater say in global climate negotiations ahead of COP31 in Türkiye.Ahead of COP31 in Antalya, Zimbabwean civil-society organizations, youth activists, and frontline communities are taking Harare's climate declaration global. Kundai Ngwena of the Africa Center for Governance highlights the need for accessible climate finance, community participation and a just transition that serves African communities rather than external interests. Ngwena argues that grant based finance is a recurring theme at the people’s cop.Tune into this Nnete Fela Show for more.► Listen to all episodes of the Nnete Fela Show.► Check out this podcast on your favorite platforms: Apple Podcasts | Castbox | Deezer | Spotify | Pocket Casts | Podcast Addict | Afripods
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US Relations with South Africa and the Road to Cop 31
13:02 05.10.2026 (Updated: 13:26 02.11.2026) This Nnete Fela Show discusses the escalating diplomatic conflict between the United States and South Africa, cantered on US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell. We also cover the “people’s cop” in Zimbabwe as climate justice becomes an African priority ahead of COP31 in Antalya.
South Africa’s relationship with the United States faces mounting strain as Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III comes under criticism for his public statements and alleged interference in the country’s domestic affairs.
Themba Godi, president of the African People’s Convention, discusses diplomatic accountability, South Africa’s sovereignty and the question of whether Pretoria should declare the ambassador persona non grata.
The conversation then turns to the People’s COP in Harare, where grassroots movements are demanding a greater say in global climate negotiations ahead of COP31 in Türkiye.
“Grants-based finance was something that also came strongly and much more boldly,” Ngwena says.
Ahead of COP31 in Antalya, Zimbabwean civil-society organizations, youth activists, and frontline communities are taking Harare's climate declaration global. Kundai Ngwena of the Africa Center for Governance highlights the need for accessible climate finance, community participation and a just transition that serves African communities rather than external interests.
Ngwena argues that grant based finance is a recurring theme at the people’s cop.
Tune into this Nnete Fela Show for more.
► Listen to all episodes of the Nnete Fela Show. ► Check out this podcast on your favorite platforms: Apple Podcasts | Castbox | Deezer | Spotify | Pocket Casts | Podcast Addict | Afripods 
