Yes, Musk left South Africa in part to avoid compulsory military service
Musk himself has admitted on more than one occasion that he left South Africa in part to avoid compulsory military service, ...
Why DR Congo's army struggles against the smaller M23
M23 fighters, backed by Rwanda, continue to advance into eastern DR Congo. "One of the main factors explaining the weakness ...
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US should be wary of potential for greater Chinese military use of Africa ports, report argues
China’s growing network of ports in Africa could serve as a precursor to the creation of more military bases, according to a ...
Southern African bloc to withdraw troops from Congo in phases
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) said on Thursday that a summit of regional heads of state had terminated ...
Why Congo’s Vast Army Is Struggling to Fight a Far Smaller Militia
The latest conflict in eastern Congo has exposed endemic weaknesses in the country’s military, long known for corruption, extortion and abuse.
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Southern Africa bloc ends military mission in DR Congo
The SAMIDRC was sent to help the government of the DRC, a Southern African Development Community member, restore peace and ...
Dismantling US Africa Command could create a damaging power ‘vacuum’
Reports that the Trump administration will shutter a US military unit that protects American interests on the continent ...
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Nigerian Military Ranked 31st Globally, 3rd In Africa
The Nigerian military is ranked 31st in the global firepower index in 2025 and third in Africa. This marked an improvement in ...
East African bloc urges South Sudan to free arrested officials
A bloc of East African nations on Wednesday called for South Sudan's government to release detained officials and lift ...
France begins handing over military bases to Senegal
France has handed control of two military facilities to Senegal, beginning the formal process of withdrawing its military ...