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IOL Exclusive: Goma airport closure leaves SANDF soldiers trapped in the DRC
South African National Defence Force troops are stranded in the Democratic Republic of Congo due to the closure of Goma International Airport, raising concerns over their safety and the implications for regional peacekeeping efforts.
Carl Niehaus reveals evidence of South African arms in Israel and Ukraine
Carl Niehaus, the EFF's representative on the Joint Standing Committee on Defence, exposes alarming evidence that South African-manufactured weapons are being exported to conflict zones, including Israel and Ukraine.
127 South African soldiers repatriated for medical treatment
More than 100 South African soldiers have been repatriated for medical treatment following their deployment in the DRC.
EU wants to create new fund for military aid to Ukraine
The European Union is set to establish a groundbreaking military aid fund for Ukraine, potentially worth billions of euros, partially funded by frozen Russian assets.
'China and America invest in their military, we are investing in corruption': Malema slams South Africa’s military failures
Malema has slammed the government for sending ill-equipped soldiers to the DRC, calling for their withdrawal. and urging military investment over corruption.
DRC conflict advances as UN warns of regional escalation
The UN has issued its starkest warning yet as Rwanda-backed M23 rebels advance beyond captured Goma into South Kivu province, threatening regional stability. With thousands dead and a crucial summit approaching in Tanzania, regional powers scramble to prevent the conflict from igniting a wider war in Central Africa.
Ramaphosa pays tribute to fallen soldiers, reaffirms peace commitment in DRC
President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to the 14 South African soldiers killed in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), highlighting their bravery in defending innocent lives amid one of Africa's most enduring conflicts
Southern African leaders gather in Harare for talks on DRC crisis
SADC leaders converge in Harare for an emergency summit following the deaths of 16 peacekeepers and the capture of Goma by M23 rebels in DRC. The crisis meeting comes as tensions escalate between Rwanda and DRC, threatening regional stability in central Africa.
DRC crisis: Uganda strengthens military position amid M23 advances
Uganda's military announces strategic defensive positioning in eastern DR Congo as Rwanda-backed M23 rebels seize control of key territories, including Goma. The move comes amid escalating regional tensions and growing concerns about various armed groups exploiting the volatile situation.
Palestinians say two killed in Israeli West Bank strike
An Israeli air strike has claimed two Palestinian lives and wounded three others in a targeted vehicle attack at the Nur Shams refugee camp, marking another deadly episode in escalating West Bank violence. This latest military action, jointly conducted by Israeli forces and Shin Bet, underscores the growing tensions in the region since October 2023, with casualties mounting on both sides.
Ukraine says its drones struck Russian oil site, electronics plant
In a significant escalation, Ukraine launched a coordinated drone strike deep inside Russian territory, successfully targetting one of Russia's largest oil refineries, critical power infrastructure, and a military electronics facility.
Rwanda-backed M23 rebel's advance: DR Congo's strategic city under threat
M23 rebels are steadily encircling Goma, the DRC's strategic eastern city, as the national army struggles to defend its territory. With alleged support from Rwanda and facing a weakened Congolese military, the rebels have captured key positions, forcing over 230,000 people to flee.
Israeli forces kill two Palestinians in deadly Jenin raid
In a night-time raid near Jenin, Israeli forces cornered and killed two Palestinian militants accused of a deadly January bus attack that killed three Israelis. The operation, part of an ongoing large-scale military campaign in the West Bank, resulted in one Israeli soldier being injured during the firefight.
Power outages in Sudan after drone attack on major dam
The seat of Sudan's army-aligned government was without power on Monday, AFP correspondents said, after a drone attack blamed on paramilitaries hit a major hydroelectric dam in the war-torn country's north.
Zelenskyy violated political correctness by saying he despises Russians – Medvedev
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has violated the rules of political correctness between belligerent states by saying he despises the Russian people, Deputy Head of Russia’s Security Council Dmitry Medvedev said.