Africa needs more than 10 million doses of vaccines for mpox outbreak
There are only 200,000 doses of mpox vaccines available according to the Africa Centre for Disease Control (Africa CDC) has reported, resulting in a shortfall of 9.8 million.
Russia’s image of Africa junta protector has taken a hit, says Sahel expert
The recent significant losses suffered by Russian mercenaries at the hands of Tuareg rebels in Mali have undermined the perception that Russia’s Wagner Group can enhance security for local communities in the Sahel, according to Sahel expert Professor Sebastian Elischer from the University of Florida.
Looming great African war with South Africa at risk: experts divided
“I think the status quo,serves quite a lot of people’s interest well and a major escalation doesn’t serve anyone.”
WHO worries over new DRC MPOX strain, confidence in South African containment
22 cases of MPOX have been identified in South Africa leading to three deaths. 16 patients have recovered and three are considered as ‘active cases.’
Africa leaders want to fortify info space against Russian propaganda
African leaders from every corner of the continent have voiced growing concern about the destabilising effects of this disinformation on their countries, said Gen. Michael Langley, commander of U.S. Africa Command, at an African Chiefs of Defence Conference in Botswana
Iran’s bid for Nigerien uranium mining licence triggers nuclear fears
Iran and Niger cemented a secret ‘yellow cake’ uranium deal in late April for the delivery of 300 tons of uranium in exchange for drones-and-surface to air missiles.
“Vulnerable” Lagos, Africa’s largest city, at risk of terrorist attacks
Lagos has a vulnerable population, an attack on a church, mosque, market, or bus stop could result in mass casualties.
Is Zuma and MK planning another insurrection in South Africa with the Russian GRU’s support?
Opinion Piece, NSN Colonel Nikolai Tsybulia, ostensibly the Defence Attaché at the Russian Embassy in South Africa, at first glance appears to be every bit an officer of the Russian Naval Infantry, often called the Russian Marines by Westen military…
SAMIM withdrawal from Cabo Delgado: uncomfortable truths
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) military mission in Mozambique (SAMIM), which was deployed on 15 July 2021 to fight the Islamic insurgents terrorising the northern Cabo Delgado province is scheduled to end by mid-July 2024. Mozambican security forces will…
ANC Favours Unity Government, Voters Want ANC-DA Coalition – Survey
SRF survey found strong support among ANC and DA voters for a coalition between the two parties.
