South Africa envoy laments Canada peacekeeper cuts
Rieaz Shaik, South Africa's high commissioner in Ottawa, says he is concerned about Canada's decision to pull its peacekeepers out of Congo and South Sudan. He says federal budget cuts seem to be affecting Africa ties, at a time when middle powers need to work together to support global security. (Aug. 14, 2026)
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