South Africa's military reinforces beleaguered Congo mission
South Africa has sent additional troops and military equipment to Democratic Republic of Congo in recent days, political and diplomatic sources said, after 14 of its soldiers were killed in fighting with Rwanda-backed rebels last month.
DR Congo: 14 South African troops killed by M23 in late January
Regional tensions continue to rise as M23 rebels continue their advance through eastern DR Congo. Thousands of people have been killed since the Rwandan-backed rebels stepped
Remains of 14 South African soldiers killed in DRC returned home
The bodies of 14 South African soldiers killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo have been repatriated. The SANDF will officially hand over their remains to their families in a ceremony at Air Force Base Swartkop,
Leaders from eastern and southern Africa call for a ceasefire and negotiations in Congo
Leaders from eastern and southern Africa have called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in eastern Congo, where Rwanda-backed rebels are threatening to overthrow the Congolese government
Eastern and Southern African leaders hold unprecedented summit to seek way out of Congo conflict
Leaders of Eastern and Southern African regional blocs met for an unprecedented joint summit on Saturday to find a solution to a conflict in eastern Congo, where Rwandan-backed rebels’ rapid advance since January has fanned fears of a wider war.
Humanitarian Catastrophe Looms in East Congo as Rebels Push South, Official Says
The fall of Goma and the M23's advance since is the latest in a series of Tutsi-led rebellions that emerged in Congo's east ...
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Finding peace in eastern DRC is ‘urgent’ – South Africa Minister Lamola
Heads of state attending the African Union summit are expected to hold a high-level meeting on the escalation of violence in ...
DR Congo writes to F1 urging suspension of Rwanda race talks
The Democratic Republic of Congo has urged Formula One to end talks with Rwanda over hosting a race, saying the Liberty Media ...
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Historic case by DR Congo against Rwanda kicks off at African court amid conflict in Goma
Kinshasa filed case with Tanzanian-based court in 2023, citing alleged human rights violations by Rwanda in eastern parts of ...
Can Africa jumpstart the Congo peace process?
Dreadful details of mass killing and mass rape have emerged since the Rwanda- backed M23 rebels captured the city of Goma. On the weekend, the East African Community, the Southern African Development ...
Dozens of runaway Congo soldiers face trial on violence charges
Congo authorities will put at least 75 soldiers on trial on Monday for fleeing the advance of Rwanda-backed M23 rebels into ...
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DR Congo closes airspace to all aircraft registered or based in Rwanda
Congolese authorities cite concerns over ‘insecurity situation due to armed conflict’ amid tensions in eastern parts that ...
Could a rebellion in eastern Congo widen into a regional war?
Analysts say the deadly march by Rwanda-backed rebels across eastern Congo could widen into a regional conflict drawing in ...