Ukraine/Russia: Can South Africa broker peace?

President Cyril Ramaphosa has said that South Africa has been approached to play a mediation role in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. An International Affairs analyst says such a role could give prestige to Africa.

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Photo: South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa with President Vladimir Putin. Credit: Getty Images.