insert_link Namibia Namibia and the United States strengthen defence relations Senior officials from U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) have concluded a two-day visit to Namibia aimed at deepening military cooperation and regional stability between the countries. Led by Deputy Commander Lieutenant General John W. Brennan and Ambassador Robert Scott, the delegation held strategic talks with Defence Minister Frans Kapofi in Windhoek. During the meetings, officials discussed a range of collaboration areas, including joint military training, maritime security, and efforts to […] today28 July, 2025
insert_link South Africa S.A’s NPA Confident Constitutional Court Will Dismiss Magudumana’s Potential Appeal on Extradition S.A's National Prosecuting Authority says it is confident that even if doctor Nandipha Magudumana approaches the Constitutional Court over her extradition, the appeal would be dismissed. The Supreme Court of Appeal has reserved judgment in the appeal matter by Magudumana to have her arrest in Tanzania declared unlawful. She claims her deportation was a disguised extradition. NPA’s spokesperson, Mthunzi Mhaga, told Newzroom Afrika that Magudumana’s legal team failed to demonstrate […] today8 November, 2024
insert_link Africa Eswatini flags hundreds of illegal ship registrations Hundreds of ships have been sailing under the flag of Eswatini without the country's authorization, according to a letter from its government. According to Bloomberg News, Eswatini informed the International Maritime Organization that a number of vessels are using its flag, despite the country not granting permission to any company or agency to register ships under its flag for international waters. The decision comes after the United Arab Emirates recently […] today24 September, 2024
Africa West Africa’s coast was a haven for piracy and illegal fishing – how technology is changing the picture By Ifesinachi Okafor-Yarwood, University of St Andrews The Gulf of Guinea – a coastal region that stretches from Senegal to Angola – is endowed with vast reserves of hydrocarbon, mineral and fisheries resources. It is also an important route for international commerce, making it critical to the development of countries in the region. For a long time, however, countries in the Gulf of Guinea haven’t properly monitored […] today7 March, 2024
