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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
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.
Africa

DR Congo: EAC army chiefs approve regional force’s exit plan despite continued clashes

Friday, December 08, 2023
Kenyan troops under the East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) boarding a plane. EACRAF announced that it will hand over to troops from the Southern African Development Community (SADC). Courtesy
Africa

DR Congo: Exiting EAC regional force says to hand over to SADC troops

Monday, December 04, 2023
The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Francis Ogolla meets Kenya troops under the East African Community Regional Force (EACRF). Courtesy
Africa

EAC regional force begins withdrawal from DR Congo

Sunday, December 03, 2023
Force Commander (FC) of the East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) Maj Gen Aphaxard Kiugu addresses Contingent Commanders of EACRF troops deployed in North Kivu at Force Headquarters on Monday, 16 October 2023. Courtesy
Africa

DR Congo: EAC, SADC army chiefs to deliberate regional force’s mandate

Saturday, November 25, 2023
South African soldiers serving under the United Nations peacekeeping mission in DR Congo (MONUSCO).
Africa

South African peacekeepers recalled over sexual misconduct

Monday, October 16, 2023
Volunteers during the past elections in DR Congo. The DR Congo's ruling party, the Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS) confirmed Félix Tshisekedi's candidacy for the December 20 presidential election. Courtesy
Africa

DR Congo gears up for December polls; what you need to know

Thursday, October 05, 2023
APR FC and Pyramids FC players during a goalless draw during the competition’s second round first leg held at Kigali Pelé Stadium on Sunday. Courtesy
Football

APR struggle at home in barren draw with Pyramid FC

Sunday, September 17, 2023
East African Community (EAC) leaders on Tuesday, September 6, agreed to extend the mandate of the bloc’s regional force deployed to eastern DR Congo by three months until December 8. Courtesy
Africa

DR Congo: What EAC regional force has achieved since deployment

Wednesday, September 06, 2023
Gen Abdourahamane Tchiani.
Africa

Niger coup leader says to hand over power in three years

Monday, August 21, 2023
Deposed Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum and his family have been held at the president's official residence in Niamey since the coup on July 26 [File- Issouf Sanogo_AFP]
Africa

Niger military to prosecute former President for treason

Monday, August 14, 2023