DRC, South Africa

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.
Perennial war in DRC is a scorn at Africa’s sovereignty
A phone vibration drew my attention to an incoming message – a friend had sent a message with an attachment and a note reading, 'This is so sad and needs to stop! The message was followed by some crying emojis.
Rwanda vs South Africa: We have valid reasons to be in DRC, says international affairs expert
Expert defends South Africa's presence in the DRC, emphasising its role in regional peacekeeping efforts and the protection of national interests.
Understanding the conflict in the DRC: The rise of M23 and its impact on South Africa
Violent clashes in the Democratic Republic of Congo have escalated as the M23 rebel group takes control of Goma, resulting in the deaths of 13 South African Defense Force soldiers and a humanitarian crisis.
South Africa warns Rwanda of ‘declaration of war’ after DRC assault
Regional tensions spiral as peacekeepers killed in fighting following Rwandan-backed M23 rebel group offensive
DRC Conflict | South Africa calls for ceasefire
President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the ongoing violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where South African troops have faced significant casualties.
DR Congo: Tension as South Africa sends war note to Rwanda, details emerge
There is a fresh tension in the Southern Africa bloc following the sound of war note between South Africa and Rwanda over the ongoing war in DR Congo.
Trump facing 1st test in Africa amid bloody battles ‘over electric vehicle battery minerals’
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has demanded a ceasefire in Eastern DRC after M23 rebels reported to have taken over most of ...
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SADC Extraordinary Summit condemns escalating violence in DRC, calls for urgent action
Harare, Zimbabwe - The Southern African Development Community (SADC) leaders have strongly condemned the ongoing violence in ...
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Regional bloodbath deepens in the DRC
SADC on Thursday was due for an emergency meeting, as the presidents of Rwanda and South Africa traded harsh words on social ...
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Malema warns Ramaphosa: SA not ready for war in DRC
Malema criticised SA's involvement in the DRC conflict, claiming it was driven by corporate greed rather than peace efforts.
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Africa CDC says mpox outbreak could grow in DR Congo conflict zone
"In the context of the outbreak in parts of Africa, we expect to see the occasional imported case of clade Ib mpox in the UK, ...
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DRC: Residents of M23‑occupied Goma pick up the pieces
The eastern DRC city of Goma was seized by M23 rebels and their Rwandan allies on 26 January. Residents have emerged to count ...
Southern African leaders gather in Harare for talks on DRC crisis
SADC leaders converge in Harare for an emergency summit following the deaths of 16 peacekeepers and the capture of Goma by ...
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5 things to know about the fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels say they are now in control of the key eastern Congolese city of Goma. Their fighters continue to ...
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DRC: Who is Corneille Nangaa, the man leading the M23 rebels?
Former election-chief-turned-rebel-leader Corneille Nangaa has gone from overseeing Congo’s contested 2018 election to leading a powerful insurgency against the DRC’s President Félix Tshisekedi.