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Can African countries choose their own allies?

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Okeri Ngutjinazo | Abu-Bakarr Jalloh
February 24, 2023

South Africa is reluctant to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and they are currently hosting a joint maritime drills with Moscow. A continental power house — South Africa insists that they have a right to conduct their foreign relations in line with the country’s interests.