South African soldiers face peril in DRC as Goma falls to M23 Rebels; reports of surrender
Videos obtained by National Security News and circulating on WhatsApp groups suggest that some South African soldiers have surrendered to the M23 rebels.
Trump at Davos: Talks with Putin; 5% NATO contribution demand; Nuclear disarmament potential
President Donald Trump announced plans to soon meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss peace talks with Ukraine.
South Africa should rethink “ringleader” role on Israel and BRICS to ease Trump friction
South Africa’s case against Israel at the ICC drove the review of South Africa’s inclusion in AGOA by Congress according to Tony Carroll.
Mozambique braces for more violence and logistics disruption
Protests in Mozambique targeting infrastructure, particularly the vital Lebombo border post to South Africa, could escalate, potentially disrupting trade and transport routes for months.
Resurgence of military coups in Africa: “Soldier’s Paradise” promises doomed to fail
History has proven repeatedly that the “soldiers paradise” that military regime in Africa promise will fade quickly.
McKinsey $122 million US fine: South Africa’s win but corruption continues
State capture, as a form of institutional corruption, continues through extractive politics of the ANC.
THE SECURITY PODCAST : Gen. Charlie Herbert on Gaza war polarisation, lessons from intractable wars
9/11 proved that military solutions do not automatically resolve political issues. The only way to peace is negotiation.
ADM MIKE HEWITT: How Trump will end Ukraine war and force Putin to negotiate
Trump could bring an earlier end to war in Ukraine.
ANC enticed by incentives from rogue states, claims Helen Zille
It is extraordinary that they keep defending these countries and doing their bidding when there’s absolutely no trade and no investment advantage for South Africa.
Offer Putin “graceful exit” from Ukraine war
Adm Mike Hewitt: If we don’t create an exit strategy for Putin, we’re not going to find an end state to the war in Ukraine.
