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PRESS RELEASE SADC RESPONDS TO ALLEGATIONS BY ALLIANCE FLAUVE CONGO/M23

14th April 2025, Gaborone, Botswana: The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has noted with deep concern the contents of an official communiqué issued on 12 April 2025 by the Alliance Flauve Congo/March 23 Movement (M23), which alleges that the SADC Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (SAMIDRC) has engaged in joint military operations alongside the Armed Forces of the DRC (FARDC), the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), and the Wazalendo militia in Goma against M23.

SADC firmly refutes these allegations. SAMIDRC has not participated in any joint operations as claimed. These assertions are both inaccurate and misleading.

In alignment with the directive of the SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government, SAMIDRC is currently implementing a structured and coordinated withdrawal from the DRC.

SADC further reaffirms its commitment to the agreements reached during the consultative engagement held on 28 March 2025 in Goma between SADC and the leadership of M23. The Organisation remains dedicated to supporting peaceful and diplomatic efforts aimed at achieving lasting stability in the eastern DRC. The SADC Secretariat urges all parties to act responsibly, refrain from the spread of misinformation, and work collectively toward de-escalation and the restoration of peace in the region.

For general enquiries:

Brigadier Molatlhegi M. Ntelamo, Head of Planning Element, SADC Secretariat email, mntelamo@sadc.int. Media enquiries, • Ms. Barbara Lopi, Head of Communication and Public Relations at the SADC Secretariat, email, blopi@sadc.int with a copy to prinfo@sadc.int

bidex111:
[/b]U.S. Diverts Armoured Vehicles Meant for Niger to Côte d’Ivoire, Benin[b]

Fidha254:
Also, If SA is buying such a huge number of new vehicles, where do they go once they are used for a few years, why not encourage owners to trade them in after a few years or milage to get newer vehicles,
-why do you presume this is not happening? (358,431 used vehicles sold within SA in 2024)

then you resell the used cars in African markets just like what Japan does?
-travel to any of Moz, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana, Malawi, etc for evidence of a thriving SADC market for used SA vehicles
And then there's the reality in the map below.

It's totally possible to have intra-africa trade and become self reliant, the only people stopping us is ourselves. We have put so many mental blocks that we don't believe anything is possible.
-certain countries use tariffs not to protect domestic industries (non-existent in some cases) but to raise revenue. Look at which countries were most reluctant to ratify AFCTA.

AskiaHarem:
Hopefully those penguins he’s tariffing will stop looking for handouts and build themselves up to. Maybe we can form an alliance with them. 😂😂😂

New sniper system for SA Army

The Infantry Formation of the SA Army now owns a new “cutting edge sniper rifle system” delivered through Project Tedu.
Acquisition of the system was done by Armscor, which called the mid-March handover at Infantry School in Oudtshoorn “a significant milestone” enhancing precision firepower and operational effectiveness.

General Officer Commanding South Africa Army Infantry Formation, Major General VZ Ngcobo, on behalf of Chief of South Africa Army, Lieutenant General Lawrence Mbatha, is reported as telling those that the handover as a culmination of strict testing, analysis and training that that is seeing to equip soldiers with the necessary knowledge and tools to carry out different missions effectively. The handover reaffirms “dedication to the safety and well-being of those defended”.

defenceWeb understands that Project Tedu covers 12.7 mm, 7.62 mm, and .338 calibre weapons. Photos published by the SANDF and Armscor appear to show Truvelo CMS (Counter Measure Sniper) models of various calibres.

This publication has asked Armscor for technical details of the new sniper system as well as the number to be supplied and over what timeframe.
https://www.defenceweb.co.za/sa-defence/sa-defence-sa-defence/new-sniper-system-for-sa-army/

Returning to the Milkor 380, du Plessis asserted that now that the technology is proven and moving to a production phase, the engineering team responsible for its development has the ability to move on to their new project, the Milkor 780. This high-altitude long endurance UAV project is well underway. The aircraft will weigh 5.5 tons and be capable of carrying over 2 700 kg of payload with a 30-40 hour flight endurance. “Should all go to plan, we will be launching this UAV at AAD 2026,” du Plessis said.

“There are only about eight countries that have officially developed a UAV the size of the Milkor 380, therefore it speaks volumes to the capabilities and innovation that still reside within the country. The question therefore is no longer, ‘is the SADI ready to revitalise the SANDF?’ but, ‘is government ready to fund this revitalisation project?’” du Plessis asked.
https://www.defenceweb.co.za/featured/from-uavs-to-knowledge-transfer-milkor-highlights-ppp-benefits/

Odunayaw:
No need for ad hominem

Just debunk his points.

Fidha254:
Could have been a great weekend Hope we keep the consistency

Odunayaw:
Exactly! We have to be content with the one-third of the earth we've got

GreenandGold:
Such things are communicated and signed in a trade deal.

andrewza:
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QuietMynd:
U know u don't have to respond to every moniker right ?

Growing interest in Jorsin’s Tau APC

Unveiled at the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2024 exhibition, Jorsin’s Tau armoured personnel carrier (APC) has caught the eye of several African states as they seek an affordable and reliable solution to their military transport needs.

The Tau, which is inspired by the famed Ratel 6×6 infantry combat vehicle, is a new 4×4 armoured personnel carrier aimed at maximising reliability through simplicity. Jorsin’s Jorrie Jordaan told defenceWeb that the company has received interest from a number of African countries, including Zambia and Cameroon. While progress on an arrangement with Zambia has been slow, the country expressed a desire to obtain an affordable and reliable troop carrier for its contribution to United Nations peacekeeping missions.

In terms of Cameroon, Jorsin is expecting to receive a representative of Cameroon sometime at the end of March 2025 with the intent of reviewing the Tau as well as potentially an upgraded Ratel. Zambia is expected to purchase a number of vehicles while Cameroon is expected to place an order for a number in the near future.

Notably, the Tau was designed specifically to deal with the challenging conditions found across the African market. Consequently, Jordaan emphasises that Jorsin consciously decided to minimise the presence and importance of electronic components within the Tau in order to ease the need for maintenance and limit areas of failure.

The Tau is also designed for maximum flexibility, and is capable of not only utilising existing Ratel turrets but also Cold War-era Russian turrets that many African countries may already have in their domestic stockpiles. That means that it is possible for African states to buy the Tau without an expensive new turret and simply repurpose their existing systems. As a consequence, the Tau comes in at a markedly lower price as compared to similarly sized vehicles.

Beyond simplicity the Tau is relatively unique in its ability to be transported to where it is needed by any and all means of transport, be it road, rail, or air, due to its relatively low weight and compact proportions. While other 4×4 APCs tend to be some 14 to 16 tons, the Tau by comparison weighs well under 12 tons, turret included. Furthermore, the platform provides an immense level of versatility, in terms of possible use. For example, Jorsin proudly boasts of its ability to be used as an ambulance, command vehicle, as well as its primary role as a troop carrier, among others.

Additionally, a key attraction point of the Tau, particularly to the African market, is the ease of maintenance for the vehicle. Jordaan points to the fact that the power pack can be removed in less than five minutes for maintenance, repairs, or replacement. This is one example of the focus on simplicity and a user-friendly design philosophy. “This is one of the aspects of the Tau that makes it relatively unique. There is no other comparable vehicle that can be serviced and repaired so quickly,” Jordaan told defenceWeb.

While Jorsin is willing and able to produce the APC itself for African clients, the company told defenceWeb that it is willing and keen to sell the intellectual property of the Tau to other stakeholders in South Africa such as the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) or Denel to enable rapid production of the vehicle for the SANDF.

The Tau can accommodate up to thirteen crew (ten in the rear crew compartment plus a driver, a commander and a gunner in an optional turret). A horizontal double rear door functions as a flip-up/drop-down ramp, facilitating easy entry and exit. Roof-mounted hatches provide alternative access points, while side-mounted armoured glass windows with integrated shooting ports offer good visibility.

As with the Ratel, the driver is positioned in the centre of the vehicle, avoiding the need to offer the vehicle in left or right hand drive configurations. “This placement offers full frontal visibility through armoured glass, significantly enhancing offroad manoeuvrability. A dedicated hatch provides the driver with easy access to the vehicle,” Jorsin explained.

The vehicle is powered by a Cummins 157 kW (210 hp) turbocharged and intercooled diesel engine driving an Allison six-speed automatic transmission through a Meritor two-speed transfer gearbox, giving a maximum speed of 115 km/h and range of 800 km plus. A Meritor fully independent suspension provides enhanced off-road mobility and “superb” on-road stability, eliminating the wobble the Ratel is known for.

The vehicle makes use of a monocoque hull manufactured from 8 mm armoured steel to provide ballistic protection to NATO STANAG Level II (stopping up to 7.62×39 mm armour piercing rounds). A turret weighing 1 500 kg can be fitted to the vehicle.
https://www.defenceweb.co.za/featured/growing-interest-in-jorsins-tau-apc/

Fidha254:
The Fvck is wrong with this president Creating enemies everywhere for no strategic reason.

https://n1info.rs/english/news/serbian-foreign-ministry-condemns-kenya-for-recognizing-kosovo-s-independence/

AskiaHarem:
...Kagame going from the supposed “Hero of Africa” building “African Singapore” to typical resource power hungry dictator. 😂