Category: Africa

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Military by GeoPolitic.orgJul 16, 20214:33 pm

South Africa deploys 10,000 troops to quell riots, minister says, as death toll in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng reaches 117

A cabinet minister has said that the number of troops on the ground in South Africa to subdue violence and looting stemming from the sentencing of former president Jacob Zuma has reached 10,000. Speaking […]

Videos by GeoPolitic.orgJul 15, 20212:28 pm

“It’s A War Zone” – South Africa To Deploy 25,000 Troops As Country On Brink Of Civil War

AFP reports deaths in South Africa’s week-long social unrest have risen to 117. A sharp rise over Wednesday’s 72 figure. With unrest still present, the number is likely headed up. Local newspaper “Daily Maverick” warns parts of South […]

Videos by GeoPolitic.orgJul 14, 202111:48 pm

South African Army ‘Activates’ All Reserve Members Amid Worsening Social Unrest

As social unrest nears the 7th day in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal provinces, the South African Army Reserve has ordered “all Reserve Members” for duty on Thursday morning. “As directed by Chief of the South African […]

Europe by GeoPolitic.orgJul 13, 20214:01 pm

NATO Chief Meets with Egyptian, Israeli Foreign Ministers at Alliance Headquarters

On June 12 NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met with Israeli Foreign Minister and Alternate Prime Minister Yair Lapid at the military bloc’s headquarters in Brussels. Stoltenberg praised Israel as “one of NATO’s most engaged and capable partners,” one […]

Eurasia by GeoPolitic.orgJul 5, 20215:23 pm

Is Foreign Meddling In Ethiopia Actually A Proxy War Against China?

The US, its Western allies, and the Arab League must stop meddling in Ethiopia’s internal affairs and the GERD issue should be resolved via African Union-led talks, not the UNSC. Africa’s second most populous country […]

Americas by GeoPolitic.orgJul 3, 20211:24 pm

Horn of Africa: Washington’s Next Arab Spring?

The Biden State Department has just named career diplomat Jeffrey Feltman to be Special Envoy to the Horn of Africa. Given the geopolitical powder keg in the region and given the dark history of Feltman, especially in […]

Military by GeoPolitic.orgJun 30, 20213:16 pm

What Explains Ethiopia’s Stunning Military Reversal In Tigray?

Addis Ababa’s unexpected decision to implement a unilateral ceasefire in its rebellious Tigray Region following eight months of war there was influenced by its opponents’ unconventional military advantage fighting on their mountainous home turf, neighboring […]

Europe by GeoPolitic.orgJun 26, 202112:11 am

Michelle Bachelet, UN High Commissioner for the Defense of Organized Crime in Nicaragua

Recent remarks by UN Human Rights High Commissioner Michelle Bachelet, make clear she now openly supports organized crime in Nicaragua financed by the United States and European Union governments. That she does so comes as no surprise […]

Africa by GeoPolitic.orgJun 21, 20214:34 pm

Here’s How Eritrea Became The Horn Of Africa’s Most Influential Country

Eritrea used to be regarded as a so-called “pariah state” and is still perceived that way to a certain extent among some, but recent years have seen its regional role evolve to the point where […]

Europe by GeoPolitic.orgJun 18, 20215:07 pm

Operation Barkhane Will Embrace The Lead From Behind Stratagem

French President Macron’s recent announcement that he’ll be ending his country’s Operation Barkhane in West Africa’s Sahel region came with the caveat that France isn’t fully withdrawing from its anti-terrorist mission there, but is simply […]