Pretoria is pursuing a delicate balancing act, trying to mend relations with Washington while embracing its enemies ...
After allowing Iranian warships to participate in a naval exercise in South African waters, members of the ruling coalition say the government has drifted from its ideals ...
South Africa ends 27 years of SANDF troops in the UN's MONUSCO mission in the DRC, sparking mixed reactions over military realignment and financial constraints.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has informed the United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, of the South African government’s decision to withdraw its ...
Had Maduro enjoyed undisputed electoral legitimacy, his capture by a foreign power would have been far more costly.
North African countries lead in military spending in 2026 estimates, while Nigeria misses the top 3 on the list of the continent’s 10 highest defence budgets.
Africa's top military aviation powers—Egypt, Algeria, and Angola—lead in aircraft fleets. Nations prioritise air power for security and regional influence in 2026.