South-Kivu-Conflict

Do you have an idea for The New Times to cover? Submit it here!
Search Results for "South-Kivu-Conflict" (412 articles)
South Africa deployed 2,900 soldiers to eastern DR Congo as part of a regional force from the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC).
Africa

Two South African soldiers killed in DR Congo fire

Thursday, February 15, 2024
Belgium’s foreign minister Hadja Lahbib has called on the Congolese government to end ties with the FDLR, a UN-sanctioned militia linked to the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. Courtesy
Africa

Belgian FM asks DR Congo to end ties with FDLR

Wednesday, February 14, 2024
The M23 rebel group in eastern DR Congo on Monday, February 13, accused a government-led coalition of “slaughtering the civilian population” in North Kivu Province. Courtesy
Africa

M23 rebels threaten to march on key town in eastern DR Congo

Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Burundi’s President Evariste Ndayishimiye shakes hands with DR Congo's President Félix Tshisekedi in Kinshasa on Saturday. COURTESY
Africa

Analysis: Why is Burundi doing DR Congo’s bidding?

Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Some of the Burundians stranded at Rwanda-Burundi border in Bugesera on Friday, January 12. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

What’s it with East Africans? In one area they celebrate unity, in another they shut borders

Tuesday, January 16, 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
Africa

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.
Africa

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
Supporters of Felix Tshisekedi, who was declared the winner of the presidential election, in Gombe, Kinshasa, on Sunday. Credit: Arsene Mpiana/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images
Africa

DR Congo President Tshisekedi declared winner as opposition leaders call for mass protests against ‘electoral fraud’

Sunday, December 31, 2023
Officials from the Independent National Electoral Commission start counting votes in Kinshasa, DRC on December 21, 2023. PHOTO: AFP
Africa

DR Congo election provisional results to be announced on Sunday

Saturday, December 30, 2023
The East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) started to exit troops from eastern DR Congo on December 3. The first group of the Kenyan Contingent (KENCON) troops left Goma International Airport on Sunday, December 3, 2023, after one year of deployment. Courtesy of EACRF
Africa

EAC Regional Force completes withdrawal from DR Congo

Thursday, December 21, 2023
According to media reports, the parties to a ceasefire in eastern DR Congo have agreed to a two-week extension. COURTESY
Africa

Eastern DR Congo ceasefire extended for two weeks – reports

Friday, December 15, 2023