On June 1, 2026, Chinese Defence Minister Admiral Dong Jun met with South African Defence Minister Angie Motshekga to discuss ...

Military website Global Firepower has published its military strength ranking for 2024, featuring 145 countries, with the ranking utilising more than 60 different factors to deter ...

On May 31, 2026, South Africa commemorates the 81st anniversary of VE Day, honouring the sacrifices of the thousands of South African soldiers who became prisoners of war during World War II. Join us ...

Countries like Egypt, Algeria, and South Africa have some of the largest military budgets on the African continent The military budgets of all African countries does not amount to what the US spends ...

Countries like Egypt and Algeria have emerged as leading military powers, each leveraging large defense budgets to modernize their forces What separates the top militaries on the African continent ...

The shift comes as the U.S. military makes moves to "build a leaner, more lethal force,” including potentially cutting military leadership positions in places like Africa, where America's rivals ...

The death of 13 South African soldiers has sparked debate about their mission in the DRC. Darren Stewart/Gallo Images via Getty Images The country is part of the Southern African Development Community ...