South African troops are dying in the DRC: why they’re there and what’s going wrong
The Southern African Development Community intervention force in the mission in the DRC is outgunned and outmanned.
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What you need to know about fighting in Democratic Republic of Congo
The mineral-rich east of the Democratic Republic of Congo has been dogged by conflict for more than 30 years, since the 1994 Rwandan genocide.Numerous armed groups have competed with the central authorities for power and control of the potential fortune in this vast nation.
Chief of SANDF, General Rudzani Maphwanya says M23 suffered huge casualties during fierce fight in DRC
A Uruguayan soldier who was part of the United Nations Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO) also died in the battle with M23 rebel fighters. Chief of SANDF, General Rudzani Maphwanya said the M23 fighters are allegedly trained and backed by the Republic of Rwanda, a neighbour of the DRC.
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EAC and the battle for the soul of DR Congo
This introduction lays a foundation for the discussion of the East African Community and the battle for the soul of the DR Congo. However, it may be necessary to note that the Congolese hold very strong views that some countries in the East African Community are responsible for the armed rebellion in the eastern part of their country.
Congo says it will seek to recover lost territory as Rwanda-backed rebels advance south
Rwanda-backed rebels in eastern Congo say they plan to take their fight to the capital
South Africa and Rwanda go head-to-head over DR Congo war
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Paul Kagame and the war in Congo: Here’s what we know
On January 27, M23 rebels, a group synonymous with the March 23 Movement claimed that they had taken over Goma, on the
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the intensifying mpox outbreak places additional strain on the Democratic Republic of Congo and surrounding African nations; heightened security tensions spur the United States, keeping nuclear ...
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Speculations as DR Congo’s President Misses William Ruto’s Meeting
President Félix Tshisekedi did not attend the recent EAC summit hosted by President William Ruto to discuss the worsening security crisis in eastern DRC.
DR Congo breaks relations with Rwanda as Rwandan-backed M23 militia seizes Goma
The conflict comes amid rising global tensions after Donald Trump’s election, especially between Washington and Beijing, over control of strategic minerals like those present in the Congo.
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Kagame dares South Africa to a fight over Congo
During his address to the East African Community Heads of State extraordinary meeting, Mr Kagame said Mr Ramaphosa was pretending to be a peacekeeper in DRC
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Critical minerals factor into the fight.
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A historical perspective: How Dr Salim shaped peace efforts in DRC
The ongoing crisis in the DRC, particularly the escalating tensions in Goma, brings to mind the tireless diplomatic efforts of Tanzanian statesman Dr Salim Ahmed Salim.