As a new exhibitor at the recent Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2026 exhibition, start-up OEM (original equipment manufacturer) Dinkwanyana Aerospace was

Heavy fighting in Tigray could herald a wider regional conflict

Health workers struggle as new Ebola cases are found in border regions of South Ubangi and Haut-Uele.

An extraordinary public inquiry is confirming the country’s worst fears about organised crime

The United States will end funding for Zimbabwe’s health programs at the end of September. This decision follows Zimbabwe's rejection of a U.S.

Civilians and senior military officials among 14 dead after an army plane crashes into a residential area in the DRC.

The African Aerospace & Defence (AAD) exhibition took place between 16 and 18 September 2026 at Air Force Base Waterkloof outside Pretoria.

Bell Textron has formally commenced manufacturing AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters for Nigeria as part of a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programme approved by

South Africa has been here before. We have been here with ships that do not sail as promised, aircraft that sit on the ground, and offsets that never

Hensoldt South Africa has marked the launch of its KENIS 1280 AK thermal imaging sensor as a standalone product with a significant customer agreement signed

An extraordinary public inquiry is confirming the country’s worst fears about organised crime

The al-Qaida-linked group Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin claims to have captured dozens of Malian soldiers and killed over 100 in a recent attack.

Cargo vessel reported to have transported weapons destined for Russian mercenaries has been shuttling between West African ports since March.

Title reads: "African Mirror No. 60 South Africa Builds Its Own Armoured Cars". South Africa. High angled shots of armoured car factory floor. C/U of finger pointing to bullet scorch mark on steel pla

ِِA "breakthrough" has been made in the investigation into crimes committed during Sudan's war in ​the Darfur region allowing prosecutors to link them to leadership, a senior International Criminal Co...

The lone permanent South African Air Force (SAAF) helicopter presence in the Eastern Cape, Gqeberha-based 15 Squadron Charlie Flight, spent much of May and

Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer is hopeful the South African Air Force (SAAF) will select its KC-390 Millenium as its next transport aircraft.

Angola has placed an order for up to four of Aero Vodochody's latest-generation L-39 Skyfox jet trainer aircraft. The deal marks a significant milestone for

Armscor has made it clear that efforts to rejuvenate South Africa’s naval maintenance capacity at the Dockyard in Simon’s Town will require at least an

NPR reports from Mongbwalu in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The fight to contain the virus faces obstacles from lack of supplies to residents who doubt that the virus is real.

South Africa’s military is reportedly cash-strapped. Reports say the South African National Defence Force has had to ground most of its Oryx helicopters except for one, because the fleet is old and th...

Several treatment centers have been destroyed and tensions are rising in Congo, the center of the Ebola outbreak.

Mr. Félicien Kabuga passed away today while hospitalized in The Hague, The Netherlands. The Medical Officer of the United Nations Detention Unit (UNDU) was immediately notified, and the Dutch authorit...

Insurgents recaptured a Malian town that had become a symbol of Russia’s promise to deliver security where Western forces had failed.

Having conquered four Comrades Marathons, Lieutenant General Carl Moatshe is no stranger to discipline and overcoming formidable challenges.

Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on Defence (JSCD) and Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans (PCDMV) have welcome the successful