CHINA, RUSSIA, IRAN WARSHIPS ARRIVE IN SOUTH AFRICA FOR MILITARY EXERCISES. (PHOTO).
China, Russia, Iran warships arrive in South Africa for military exercises Chinese, Russian and Iranian warships arrived in South African waters for a week of naval drills starting Friday off the coast of Cape Town. The Chinese-led drills were organized last year under the BRICS bloc of developing nations and South Africa's armed forces said they will bring members of the bloc together to practice maritime safety and anti-piracy operations and “deepen cooperation.” China, Russia and South Africa are longtime members of BRICS, while Iran joined the group in 2024. It was not immediately clear if other countries from the BRICS group — which also includes Brazil, India and the United Arab Emirates among others — would take part in the drills. A spokesperson for the South African armed forces said he wasn't yet able to confirm all the countries participating in the drills, which are due to run until next Friday. Chinese, Russian and Iranian ships have been seen moving into and out ...
According to eye witnesses,10 people were killed in the Central African Republic {CAR} town of Banbari,in an incident that began when a mainly Christian militia group,beheaded a Muslim youth leading to reprisals from Muslims.Captain Ahmat Nejad,spokesman for the mainly Muslim Seleka faction,said today Sunday in Bambari that two young Muslims leaving the city on thursday,were detained by anti-Balakas who beheaded one and wounded another.He said this triggered the anger of young Muslims who have carried out reprisals against Christians.Father Felicien Endjimoyo,of the Diocese of Bambari,said more than 16 people were killed,but it was not certain that the perpetrators of the initial attack were anti-Balaka militia,since the town is controlled by Muslims.There was no immediate comment from the government or U.N peacekeepers.One more photo below. 
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