3 h. ago SANDF’s Sgt William Eddie Cola to be buried in EC on Saturday

Sgt Cola was among the 14 SANDF members who died during a skirmish in the eastern DRC in January.

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6 h. ago Concerns rise over Military budget ahead of Finance Minister’s speech

South Africa's military spending is among the lowest in its GDP category

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31 h. ago ‘Corruption allegations about USAID funding in SA unfounded’

US President Donald Trump halted funding for 90 days pending a review of the programmes.

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37 h. ago Transgender soldiers to be separated from US military: Trump

The Pentagon must create a procedure to identify troops who are transgender

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56 h. ago Trump ends US initiative to boost electricity access in Africa

Power Africa was an initiative founded by Barack Obama to help provide electricity in Africa.

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61 h. ago Trump’s Policies and Potential Risks to South Africa’s AGOA Deal

South Africa’s AGOA trade deal, a vital gateway to the US market, faces renewed uncertainty amid aggressive policies from President Donald Trump’s administration. The US has threatened to cut aid over South Africa’s controversial land reform law and its legal challenge against Israel, raising fears that the nation’s tariff-free exports—especially in the automotive, fruit, and… Read More »Trump’s Policies and Potential Risks to South Africa’s AGOA Deal The post Trump’s Policies and Potential Risks to South Africa’s AGOA Deal first appeared on iAfrica.

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3 d. ago Ivory Coast Assumes Control of Final French Base as Troops Depart

Ivory Coast has taken control of the last French military base in the country, marking a significant shift in both countries’ defense relationship. At a press conference, the Ivorian Defense Minister Tene Birahima Ouattara announced that although most French forces are departing, about 80 troops will remain to advise and train the Ivorian military. Ouattara… Read More »Ivory Coast Assumes Control of Final French Base as Troops Depart The post Ivory Coast Assumes Control of Final French Base as Troops Depart first appeared on iAfrica.

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4 d. ago Trump, Macron discuss Ukraine peace prospects at White House

Macron said Europe was prepared to provide security guarantees to Ukraine, including peacekeepers

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4 d. ago Evacuation of injured Sandf members from DRC to begin this week

It remains unclear how many soldiers will be brought back to South Africa from the DRC.

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5 d. ago ‘Fallen soldiers must be lauded for their sacrifices for peace’

Makamu says the 14 soldiers must be honoured for their sacrifices in pursuit of peace.

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5 d. ago SANDF member Staff Sergeant Ishmael Molahlehi being laid to rest

Molahlehi is one of the 14 SANDF soldiers who perished in the eastern DRC last month.

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6 d. ago Uncertainty Surrounds AGOA’s Future Amid Trump’s Trade Policies

The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), granting duty-free access to the U.S. market for eligible African countries, is set to expire on September 30, 2025. With President Donald Trump’s renewed skepticism toward free trade and recent tensions with South Africa over land reform policies, the act’s reauthorization is in question. Analysts note that while… Read More »Uncertainty Surrounds AGOA’s Future Amid Trump’s Trade Policies The post Uncertainty Surrounds AGOA’s Future Amid Trump’s Trade Policies first appeared on iAfrica.

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6 d. ago Two South Africans nabbed at OR Tambo for suspected drug trafficking

The suspected drug mules arrived on separate planes from Brazil.

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7 d. ago White House expects Ukraine to sign critical minerals deal soon

Poland's president is due to meet Trump in Washington on Saturday

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7 d. ago Funeral services of seven of 14 SANDF soldiers to held over weekend

funeral services of seven of the 14 SANDF soldiers to be held in Limpopo over the weekend.

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7 d. ago Funerals for seven of 14 SANDF soldiers to be held over the weekend

funeral services of seven of the 14 SANDF soldiers to be held in Limpopo over the weekend.

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7 d. ago Kinshasa Requests N’djamena’s Help with Countering M23 Forces

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has formally requested military assistance from Chad to combat the Rwanda-backed M23 insurgency in its eastern region. According to a statement posted on President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno’s official Facebook page, Congo’s Minister of Regional Integration conveyed President Felix Tshisekedi’s plea in a meeting held this week. Although no… Read More »Kinshasa Requests N’djamena’s Help with Countering M23 Forces The post Kinshasa Requests N’djamena’s Help with Countering M23 Forces first appeared on iAfrica.

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8 d. ago Memorial service held for fallen SANDF soldiers from Free State

A memorial service of the three soldiers was held at Tempe Military Base in Bloemfontein.

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8 d. ago Trump tells ‘dictator’ Zelenskyy to move fast or lose Ukraine

US President Donald Trump denounced Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as a "dictator".

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8 d. ago Congo asks Chad for military support to help fight rebels: sources

Democratic Republic of Congo has asked Chad for military support to help fight M23 rebels.

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