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South Africa has said it will withdraw troops from the United Nations peacekeeping mission in DR Congo (MONUSCO).
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South Africa to withdraw troops from MONUSCO

Monday, February 09, 2026
A truck carrying equipment of withdrawing SADC forces passes through Rwanda's Rubavu District, escorted by Rwanda Defence Force on April 29. Courtesy
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DR Congo: SADC troop withdrawal to complete by end of May

Sunday, May 04, 2025
The South African co-chairs of the Joint Standing Committee on Defence, lawmakers Malusi Gigaba and Phiroane Phala, welcomed the decision to terminate the Southern African Mission in DR Congo (SAMIDRC).
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South African lawmakers welcome SADC decision to withdraw troops from DR Congo

Saturday, March 15, 2025
South African troops deployed in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo under SAMIDRC. Courtesy.
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Are SADC troops on verge of leaving eastern DR Congo?

Tuesday, March 11, 2025
South African troops deployed in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo under SAMIDRC are in a dire situation. Courtesy
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South African soldiers in DR Congo desperate to return home: reports

Tuesday, March 04, 2025
A SAMIDRC base at the Goma International Airport earlier February. All photos/James Munyaneza.
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DR Congo crisis: SADC soldiers repatriated through Rwanda

Tuesday, February 25, 2025
South African leads a military mission of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) in eastern DR Congo. Malawi and Tanzania also have troops in the SADC mission. file
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South Africa has no better option than withdrawal from Congo: expert

Monday, February 24, 2025
A collage of some of the weapons that were abandoned by DR Congo's army and their allies, including genocidal FDLR militia, Burundian troops, SADC forces, and European mercenaries, at an armory near Lake Kivu in Goma. The fleeing coalition fighters, estimated in tens of thousands, also abandoned weapons in other localities in and out of Goma as the M23 rebels marched on the city late January. Photos by James Munyaneza
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Tshisekedi’s vast armoury in Goma and plan to invade Rwanda

Friday, February 21, 2025
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High time South African forces left eastern DR Congo - M23 spokesperson

Wednesday, February 19, 2025
A white flag is hoisted at one of the SADC contingent bases at Goma airport on Monday, February 10. All photos by James Munyaneza
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‘Are you ready to fight tomorrow?’ When M23 commander confronted SADC camp

Saturday, February 15, 2025
SADC mission known as SAMIDRC, and genocidal FDLR, had combat objectives not limited to defeating M23 but also attacking Rwanda. File
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South African MPs call for inquiry into troop deployment to DR Congo

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
M23 rebels spokesperson Lt. Col. Willy Ngoma (center) and fighters celebrate after entering Goma City in eastern DR Congo on Tuesday, January 28. Courtesy

DR Congo: The mirage of freedom will not be solved by external forces but by Congolese themselves

Tuesday, February 11, 2025