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Blasts in Khartoum as army renews call for volunteers
The army announced Monday it was ready to “receive and prepare” volunteer fighters, after Abdel Fattah al-Burhan last week urged Sudanese “youth and all those able to defend” to…
What countries are doing to extract citizens from conflict-torn Sudan
Countries intensified efforts to extract their citizens as a 72-hour ceasefire took effect
Africa in brief: August 21 – 28
What’s been happening on the continent this week?
Soweto businesses vandalised, robbed as looting and violence spreads
The pillaging and destruction, which started in KwaZulu-Natal in reaction to former president Jacob Zuma’s incarceration, has been hijacked by residents and non-ANC members
Chad faces an uncertain future
Idriss Déby’s son takes power after strongman father dies in battle a day after his re-election
Khosa family: Crucial witnesses not interviewed by defence force and police unit
In court papers, the family says the investigations into the death of Collins Khosa are neither impartial nor effective
Mapisa-Nqakula: Investigation into Khosa’s death almost complete
The defence minister said allegations in court papers that she had violated people’s rights had no basis in law
SANDF example shows how we can rethink African peace and security architecture
Cyril Ramaphosa’s creative employment of the SANDF as part of Covid-19 relief efforts is an example of using the military to build social cohesion
At war with Covid-19: Opportunities for Africa?
Civil-military relations across the continent are tenuous, at best. Covid-19 may have given African governments an opportunity to create a new social compact with their citizens
Khosa family approaches Constitutional Court to put an end to state brutality
The partner of Collins Khosa — allegedly killed by soldiers and police officers — says the army and police force have become a law unto themselves
African soldiers who fought for Britain paid less than white counterparts – Archives
Documents found in Britain’s national archives reveal that more than 500 000 black soldiers were underpaid for their service in WWII
Cape Flats communities stand behind police while DA rallies for the army
Around the Cape Flats, communities have been agitating for the Western Cape and national governments to help them clamp down on gang violence
South African sentenced to death in South Sudan
A South Sudanese court has sentenced a South African retired army colonel to death by hanging for his alleged role in supporting rebels
Uphill battle for Nigeria’s ailing army
Many soldiers believe their officers are siphoning off funds and leaking intelligence to Boko Haram.
Sending the wrong signals
Twelve days after they first rolled in, Russian tanks are still in Georgia and show no signs of pulling out.