Opinion: Tripartite naval exercise indication of shifting alliances
In the latest sign of the changing strategic balance in Africa, the first ever tripartite naval exercises between South Africa, Russia and China will occur during the week of 25 November. The exercise (known as ‘Mosi’) will bring together a range of ships from all three countries to conduct joint operations near Cape Town.
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