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South African lawmaker Carl Niehaus on Tuesday, February 4, criticised the Chief of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), Gen. Rudzani Maphwanya.
Africa

SANDF chief ‘ignored’ year-long parliamentary summons on DR Congo mandate

Tuesday, February 04, 2025
South African lawmaker Carl Niehaus. Courtesy
Africa

South African MPs question army’s alliance with genocidal militia in DR Congo

Tuesday, February 04, 2025
The Chief of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) Gen Rudzani Maphwanya visits South African troops deployed in eastern DR Congo to fight alongside FARDC and FDLR genocidal group. Courtesy

You sent our soldiers to die in DR Congo for selfish interests - South African MPs to government

Tuesday, February 04, 2025
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and his DR Congo counterpart Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo during a joint press conference in July 2023 in Kinshasa.
Africa

Rwanda accuses South Africa of helping Tshisekedi 'kill his own people', pursuing mining interests in DR Congo

Monday, February 03, 2025
The M23 rebels are now in control of Goma, the capital of North Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Courtesy
Africa

Moving in a wrong direction: 22 years after the Pretoria agreement

Monday, February 03, 2025
President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame lay a wreath at the National Heroes Mausoleum in honor of National Heroes Day, on Saturday, February 1. 2025. Olivier Mugwiza
Rwanda

Kagame, First Lady honour Rwandan heroes

Saturday, February 01, 2025
This year’s celebration runs under the theme, “Ubutwari n’Ubumwe bw’Abanyarwanda, inkingi z’iterambere,” loosely translated as “Heroism and Unity, for Rwanda's Development”. Sam Ngenda
Rwanda

Heroes Day: Youth commit to nation-building

Saturday, February 01, 2025
CTC Gabiro celebrate their victory after winning a football trophy at the RDF Inter-Force Sports Competition by beating SOF in the final on Friday, January 31, at Kigali Pele Stadium-courtesy
Football

CTC Gabiro claim RDF Inter-Force football tourney

Saturday, February 01, 2025
A total of 531 Special Operations Force personnel, complete 11 months of specialized combat training course at the Nasho Basic Military Training Centre, Kirehe District. Courtesy
Security

PHOTOS: Rwanda gets over 500 special operations force personnel

Thursday, January 30, 2025
The Minister of State for Regional Cooperation, Gen. (Rtd) James Kabarebe.
Africa

Gen. Kabarebe dismisses South Africa General's claims on origins of DR Congo crisis

Thursday, January 30, 2025
Major General Wilson Gumisiriza, Commander of the Mechanised Infantry Division, briefs the Rwanda Security Forces contingent ahead of their deployment to Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique on January 30.
Security

PHOTOS: Gen Gumisiriza briefs troops ahead of Mozambique deployment

Thursday, January 30, 2025
The M23 rebels are now in control of Goma, the capital of North Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Courtesy

Fall of Goma offers opportunity for resolution of conflict in DR Congo

Thursday, January 30, 2025