Following the military-led removal of its previous government in October 2025, Madagascar is deepening cooperation with Russia as part of a broader strategy to stabilise the island nation. President Michael Randrianirina travelled to Moscow in February 2026, marking the first official visit by a Malagasy leader in nearly 50 years.…
Chinese and Iranian warships have docked near South Africa’s primary naval base ahead of a multinational maritime exercise scheduled to run from January 9 to 16, an event that could further complicate Pretoria’s relations with the United States. The drills, dubbed “Will for Peace,” are being hosted by South Africa…
The first China-led BRICS joint naval exercise is set to commence on Friday in South African waters, marking a significant development in the bloc’s evolving security and defence cooperation. According to official briefings, the naval drills will be conducted under the theme “Joint Actions to Ensure the Safety of Shipping…