US Warning Panics South Africa, as Local Terror Groups Get Stronger

US Warning Panics South Africa, as Local Terror Groups Get Stronger
A military convoy of South Africa National Defence Forces (SANDF) rides along a dirt road in Mozambique on Aug. 5, 2021. The presence of regional giant South Africa's forces in the fight against terrorists has angered extremist groups. Alfredo Zuniga/AFP via Getty Images
Darren Taylor
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JOHANNESBURG—On any sunny summer’s day, Sandton’s glass and metal towers gleam and light up the northern Johannesburg skyline, serving as symbols of South Africa’s economic ties with the West.

Global business behemoths with offices in Africa’s financial powerhouse include the international management consulting firm McKinsey & Co., which has offices in six major U.S. cities, including Boston, Los Angeles, and Washington.