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Defence committees praise the successful return of injured South African soldiers from DRC, ensuring their well-being and support.
At the African Union session, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that ongoing fighting in the DRC threatens regional stability and called for dialogue to resolve the conflict
Senior government figures back move for soldiers not to return home despite 14 being killed in combat late last month.
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.
Senior government figures back move for soldiers not to return home despite 14 being killed in combat late last month.
Congolese politician Dr Alexis Ruberwa Ruberwa said the SANDF soldiers have never been in eastern DRC to support the people of the DRC, as Ramaphosa claimed. “You hoodwinked your compatriots by claiming that the 14 soldiers lost their lives in defence of the defenceless,” said Ruberwa.
The families of 14 SANDF soldiers who died in the DRC are still awaiting the return of their loved ones’ remains amid costly deployment challenges.
The families of 14 SANDF soldiers who died in the DRC are still awaiting the return of their loved ones’ remains amid costly deployment challenges.
President Ramaphosa expresses hope for a permanent resolution to the ongoing conflicts in the DRC during the SADC-EAC summit, emphasising peace and collaboration among African nations.
International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola warns of a potential regional war as South African soldiers face challenges in the DRC, with families seeking updates on their well-being
Defence experts highlight the absence of Rooivalk helicopters as a critical factor in the inadequate protection of South African soldiers who are on a peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Violent protests erupt in the Democratic Republic of Congo's capital, as demonstrators target multiple foreign embassies, including the Dutch mission, amid escalating regional tensions over alleged foreign interference.
Bafana very capable without Williams or Tau, says Appollis
he M23 rebel group, formed in 2012, has caused significant instability in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Despite being defeated in 2013, the group resurfaced in 2022, exacerbating regional tensions and highlighting the need for a strategic approach to lasting peace.
M23 has seized large swathes of territory in the Democratic Republic of Congo's North Kivu province since it launched an offensive at the end of 2021.
Since President Cyril Ramaphosa deployed members in February, about seven soldiers have been killed in the DRC.
According to SADC, the SA soldier died while receiving treatment due to health challenges in a Hospital in Goma, DRC.
A security source spoke of two bombs at the facility in Goma, the North Kivu capital, adding that they caused no damage.
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday congratulated Felix Tshisekedi on his re-election as president of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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