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The seizure of the town of around 60,000 people late on Wednesday marks the farthest west the anti-government group has advanced into the interior of the Democratic Republic of Congo since it emerged in 2012.
At least 53 people have died from an unidentified virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with the WHO confirming alarming trends among affected demographics.
Defence committees praise the successful return of injured South African soldiers from DRC, ensuring their well-being and support.
Doctors Without Borders mourns the loss of Jerry Muhindo Kavali, who was killed amid escalating violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, highlighting the urgent need for respect for humanitarian efforts.
South Africa’s lack of funding of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has come under scrutiny after South African National Defence Force Lieutenant-General Ntshavheni Maphaha accused government of running a Mickey Mouse defence force.
Burundi grapples with its largest refugee influx in 25 years as families escape the escalating violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where Rwandan-backed M23 fighters have seized key cities, raising alarms at the UN Security Council.
The UN has exposed horrific human rights violations in eastern DR Congo, where Rwanda-backed M23 rebels are executing children and terrorising civilians in Bukavu.
At the 38th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, leaders discuss the urgent need for reparations and address the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, emphasising the importance of dialogue and justice.
As Rwandan-backed forces seize control of key cities, the African Union summit opens this Saturday, with the Democratic Republic of Congo's president absent and urgent calls for decisive action.
President Cyril Ramaphosa pledges unwavering support for the families of fallen SANDF heroes, reaffirming South Africa's commitment to peace in the DRC.
“They lost their lives in the name of duty, in pursuit of peace and in the cause of silencing the guns across our beloved continent, Africa. They lost their lives in defence of the defenceless,” the president said.
At a memorial service for 14 fallen SANDF soldiers, Chief Rudzani Maphwanya calls for increased defence funding and unity during a time of national mourning.
President Cyril Ramaphosa, as Commander-in-Chief of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), on Thursday evening officially handed over the remains of the 14 SANDF members who lost their lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo, to the families who had lost their loved ones.
The President reiterated the governments stance on the DRC, saying they will do what they can within their means to support the peace effort to finally end the conflict.
Calls for alternative funding models and an adequate budget for the South African National Defence Force arise amid severe budget cuts and operational challenges.
Discover how Minister Angie Motshekga sheds light on the SANDF’s mission in the DRC, revealing the historical significance and ongoing peace efforts in a region fraught with conflict.
MK Party MP Mzikayise Ntshingila calls for enhanced military support for South Africa’s peacekeeping missions in the DRC, reflecting on the legacy of former President Jacob Zuma.
Defence Minister Angie Motshekga reveals the intense battles faced by South African troops in the DRC, detailing casualties and the ongoing conflict with M23 rebels.
Calls for alternative funding models and an adequate budget for the South African National Defence Force arise amid severe budget cuts and operational challenges.
The urgent debate in the National Assembly highlighted the political and financial interests behind the South African troop deployment in the DRC.
The DA said the president and Defence Minister Angie Motshekga must be held accountable for failing to prioritise the safety and effectiveness of South African troops.
Julius Malema said:“The reality is that our soldiers are facing an enemy that has better weaponry, better resources and better intelligence. ”
The urgent debate in the National Assembly highlighted the political and financial interests behind the South African troop deployment in the DRC.
The urgent appeal by the joint Southern Africa Development Community-East Africa Community meeting comes amid escalating violence and a deteriorating humanitarian crisis in the region.
Families of the 14 SANDF soldiers killed in the DRC prepare for their loved ones' return, while South Africans gather for a vigil to honour their sacrifice.