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South Africa deployed 2,900 soldiers to eastern DR Congo as part of a regional force from the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC).
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Two South African soldiers killed in DR Congo fire

Thursday, February 15, 2024
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered the deployment of 2,900 soldiers of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to eastern DR Congo. Photo by SADF
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South Africa sends 2,900 troops to DR Congo despite censure by main opposition party

Tuesday, February 13, 2024
People fleeing the ongoing fighting between FARDC with the coalition and M23 rebels near City of Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Courtesy
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DR Congo: Fighting continues outside Goma city

Monday, February 12, 2024
Burundi’s President Evariste Ndayishimiye shakes hands with DR Congo's President Félix Tshisekedi in Kinshasa on Saturday. COURTESY
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Analysis: Why is Burundi doing DR Congo’s bidding?

Tuesday, January 23, 2024
A Congolese soldier was shot dead when he fired at a Rwandan border patrol unit on Tuesday, January 16, it emerges. FILE

DR Congo: Another day, another deadly incident but when will enough be enough?

Wednesday, January 17, 2024
The regional force SAMIDRC was deployed on December 15 to support the Congolese government restore peace and security in its eastern region and deal with armed groups. Courtesy
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South Africa opposition party calls country's deployment to DR Congo reckless decision

Friday, January 12, 2024
The regional force SAMIDRC was deployed on December 15 to support the Congolese government restore peace and security in its eastern region and deal with armed groups there, according to SADC.
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South Africa opposition party questions deployment of forces to DR Congo

Thursday, January 11, 2024
SADC (Southern African Development Community) military forces had entered into the eastern DR Congo morass. Internet

Lessons for SADC forces in DR Congo: Do not become like Icarus and Phaeton

Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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DR Congo: M23 rebels ‘welcome’ US-brokered ceasefire

Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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US govt says DR Congo, M23 rebels have agreed to a 72-hour ceasefire

Tuesday, December 12, 2023
The Kenyan contingent of the East African Community Regional Force withdrew 300 of its troops on December 3 after the Congolese government refused to renew the force's mandate. EAC army chiefs have approved the regional force's exit plan, as its mandate expires on Friday, December 8.
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DR Congo: EAC army chiefs approve regional force’s exit plan despite continued clashes

Friday, December 08, 2023
The M23's Bertrand Bisimwa, has condemned the continuous closure of the main supply roads connecting Goma-Rutshuru and Goma-Masisi by the DR Congo Government,
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M23 accuses DR Congo military of cutting off supply route to Goma

Wednesday, December 06, 2023