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.
A Conflict in Congo
Critical minerals factor into the fight.
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The Conflict in DR Congo Explained
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s eastern region has been embroiled in conflict for over three decades, with over 100 armed ...
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400 000 displaced this year as conflict rages in DRC’s volatile east
Clashes between the DRC army and M23 rebels near Goma have displaced over 400 000 people, sparking fears of a regional war, warns the UN.
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DRC turmoil disrupts critical minerals supply
Conflict minerals include the likes of tantalum, which features in electronics across the world, and it's going to be ...
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SA calls on international community to assist in DRC conflict
Fighting with M23 rebels left at least 13 peacekeepers and South African soldiers dead after two days of fierce fighting in ...
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Crisis in Congo: M23 Rebel Advance Alters Eastern DRC Landscape
The M23 rebel group's aggressive advance into the mineral-rich east of the Democratic Republic of Congo has displaced thousands, threatening areas like Goma. The rebel force has gained control of key ...
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Why Rwanda-backed M23 is involved in the Democratic Republic of Congo crisis – Report
Rwanda's government, led by President Paul Kagame, has been accused by the DRC and various international organizations of ...
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Foreign Mercenaries Surrender in Congo: A Conflict Decades in the Making
Nearly 300 foreign mercenaries, hired by Congo to combat M23 rebels, surrendered to UN peacekeepers after being cornered near Lake Kivu. Their involvement, aimed at supporting Congo's army, worsened ...
UN chief calls for Rwandan forces to leave DR Congo
Antonio Guterres calls on Rwandan forces to withdraw from Democratic Republic of the Congo and halt support for fighters ...