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South Africa’s naval exercise with Russia, China raises Western alarm

South Africa’s naval exercise with Russia, China raises Western alarm

CARIEN DU PLESSIS SOUTH Africa was due to launch a joint naval exercise with Russia and China, a move it is calling routine but which has fuelled domestic criticism and fears the drills will endanger important relations with Western partners. World powers are vying for influence in Africa amid deepening global tensions resulting from the war in Ukraine and an increasingly aggressive Chinese posture towards self-ruled Taiwan. Some African nations are steadfastly refusing to take sides as they seek to benefit from the diplomatic tug-o-war. But analysts said hosting the 10-day Mosi II exercise, which coincides with the one-year anniversary of Moscow's invasion of Ukraine…
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