The 2026 African Communications and Logistics Symposium commenced in Addis Ababa, bringing together senior military officials, defence experts and industry representatives from more than 40 African countries. Co-hosted by Ethiopia and the United States, the July 27–31 forum will focus on strengthening logistics, secure communications, interoperability and sustainable capacity building. (📸Ethiopian Defense Force/ Facebook)
CAF has invited all 54 member associations to bid to host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2028, 2032, and 2036. So far:
Ethiopia 🇪🇹 has officially bid to host AFCON 2028.
Botswana 🇧🇼, Zimbabwe 🇿🇼, and South Africa 🇿🇦 have submitted a joint bid for AFCON 2028.
Libya 🇱🇾 has bid to host either AFCON 2028 or 2032.
Burkina Faso 🇧🇫, Mali 🇲🇱, and Niger 🇳🇪 are preparing a joint bid to host AFCON 2032.
Egypt 🇪🇬 is considering joining the race to host AFCON 2028.
What I find astonishing about what is happening in South Africa is that the perpetrators of xenophobic and Afrophobic violence against foreign nationals are not only committing these acts, but are actually recording them and deliberately sharing the videos on social media so that they go viral.
One has to ask; why would anyone film themselves committing acts of violence, upload the evidence for the world to see, and apparently believe there will be no consequences?
Even more astonishing is that many of these videos are celebrated and applauded by like-minded individuals, while those responsible often appear to face little or no accountability.
The damage this is doing to South Africa’s international reputation is beyond dispute. Every viral video sends the same message to the rest of the world, that South Africa is violent, xenophobic and Afrophobic.
Whether that perception reflects the views of the majority of South Africans or not, it is the image that is being projected globally because the perpetrators themselves are creating and distributing the evidence.
What is even more troubling is the apparent lack of decisive action. If people openly record themselves committing acts of violence, circulate those videos online and are not swiftly identified, arrested and prosecuted, what message does that send?
It creates the impression that such behaviour is tolerated or carries little risk of punishment by the state.
How, then, can anyone convincingly argue that South Africa is not struggling with xenophobia or Afrophobia when some South Africans are themselves documenting these violent attacks, sharing them with the world and, in many cases, being cheered on for doing so? What kind of mentality willingly damages the reputation of its own country in this way?
A country’s reputation is one of its most valuable national assets. It influences tourism, foreign investment, international partnerships and the confidence of skilled professionals considering whether to live and work there.
Every time one of these videos is uploaded and allowed to circulate without meaningful consequences, that reputation suffers another blow.
The world is watching. And when the perpetrators become the country’s own public relations department, broadcasting violence instead of condemning it, the reputational damage is inevitable and profound.
🚨 TRAGEDY IN CAPE TOWN: A Nigerian Man Has Died During a Police Raid 😢🕊️
No matter where someone comes from, the loss of human life is heartbreaking. A Nigerian national has died during a police operation in Cape Town, and the circumstances surrounding his death are now under investigation.
While different accounts have emerged about what happened, it's important to allow the investigation to establish the facts.
If anyone acted outside the law, they must be held accountable. If officers followed procedure, that should also be made clear.
Justice should never depend on nationality. Whether South African, Nigerian, or from anywhere else, every person deserves dignity, due process, and the protection of the law.
My condolences go to the family, friends, and everyone affected by this tragedy. May the truth come out, and may justice be served wherever the evidence leads🕊️🇿🇦🇳🇬
In South Africa 🇿🇦, an Ethiopian national was shot dead by some South Africans around Jeppe and Von Wielligh Street, JHB CBD. The perpetrators of this crime need to be brought to justice.
@analyticanew My brother was arrested for 4 month in Egypt & deported him last to week to ethiopia their ask us to pay the food his eating in prison before their deport him 3000ep per week in 4 months there's 17 weeks 17×3000 =51000 we paid with a ticket i paid 130000 to save my bro life😭
🚨: #Ethiopia🇪🇹
We Ethiopians understand why so many Eritreans call Ethiopia their home!
35 years of:
- No Internet
- No development
- No Water
- No Electricity
- No Elections
- No housing
The only hope left is to escape to Ethiopia
Leadership matter
.@hawelti .@SirakBahlbi
🇮🇷Reporter: "Are you rebuilding nukes?"
🇮🇷Araghchi: "Nope, we are committed to peace."
🇮🇷Reporter: So you accept Trump’s request for inspection?
🇮🇷Araghchi at 7:00 PM🔥: "Sure — only if we can send our team to Israel to see if they have nukes. If Israel has them, then Iran should too."👏
Araghchi is playing 7D chess. Strategic genius 💪