![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. 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.](https://www.newtimes.co.rw/thenewtimes/uploads/images/2023/12/08/thumbs/1200x700/36059.jpg)
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.