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.
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.
Biden Lobito Corridor: US challenges China’s infrastructure dominance in Africa
Africa wasn’t a priority for the United States. “It is only a priority in terms of competition with China,” says Dr Jakkie Cilliers.
Namibia elects first female President, but opposition cries foul
President-elect Nandi-Ndaitwa’s reputation, notably her lack of links to corruption unlike other SWAPO leaders, along with the tendency of voters to prefer “the devil you know,” has, according to Dr. Piet Croukamp of North West University in South Africa, given her an advantage.
Trump’s deal-making and Africa critical minerals may benefit continent
The fact that Africans have better access to strategic minerals is going to work in the interest of Africa.
Kremlin’s no-show at Africa’s biggest airshow after SA military snubs US
The Department of Defence either deliberately sabotaged the United States’ participation in the AAD or is staggeringly incompetent.
From genocide to African policeman: Rwanda ventures into space
“We are thinking big because space is playing a key role in many different programmes, whether it’s in our agriculture, whether it’s in weather-related type of incidents, whether it’s in education.
US seeks stronger ties in Africa amid Russian, Chinese influence
The U.S. was forced to pull its 1,000 troops and critical counterterrorism and drone base from Niger and is now courting other West African nations that are interested in working with the U.S. and may be open to an expanded American presence.
Africa is not simply a geopolitical pawn, but a valuable partner in space development, says Nigerian space entrepreneur
There is an opportunity for the U.S. government to leverage space technology to foster stronger relationships with Africa.
