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Nationalvia The Globe and Mail· August 14, 2026 at 11:09 a.m.

Canada's Middle-Power Alliance Ambitions Under Scrutiny After Peacekeeper Cuts

Original headline: “South Africa envoy Rieaz Shaik laments Canada peacekeeper cuts” — The Globe and Mail

Canada's Middle-Power Alliance Ambitions Under Scrutiny After Peacekeeper Cuts

Key takeaways

  • Canada plans to cut its peacekeeping presence in Africa
  • South African envoy criticizes cuts as undermining middle-power alliance ambitions
  • 20% reduction in Canadian troops deployed in region

The Canadian government has announced plans to cut its peacekeeping presence in Africa, sparking criticism from a South African envoy who warned that such moves would undermine Canada's efforts to build a middle-power alliance. The cuts are set to take effect next year and will see the number of Canadian troops deployed in the region reduced by 20%. Rieaz Shaik, the South African ambassador to Canada, expressed concerns that the move would make it more difficult for Canada to maintain its reputation as a responsible global player.

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